{"title":"Understanding postmigration stress in forcibly displaced people in Austria: study protocol of a 14-day ambulatory assessment study.","authors":"Rojan Amini-Nejad, Urs M Nater, Ricarda Mewes","doi":"10.1080/20008066.2025.2565058","DOIUrl":"10.1080/20008066.2025.2565058","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> Postmigration stress has been recognised as a significant factor negatively impacting the psychological well-being of forcibly displaced people (FDP), even independently of pre-migration trauma exposure. However, there is no study yet investigating its detrimental effects on psychological and somatic indicators of mental health in the daily life of FDP. Here, we present a study protocol to investigate the impact of postmigration stress in the daily lives of Arabic- and Farsi-speaking FDP living in Austria, using an ambulatory assessment (EMA) design.<b>Methods:</b> Sixty Arabic- and Farsi-speaking adult FDPs with a maximum of three years of stay in Austria will complete daily questionnaires on smartphones for 14 days. Participants will be prompted to report experienced postmigration stressors, perceived momentary stress levels, transdiagnostic symptoms of psychological distress, and positive and negative affect, at three fixed timepoints each day (i.e. 11 am, 3 pm, and 7 pm). In addition to subjective stress assessment, participants will provide saliva samples to measure somatic stress system functioning, indicated by salivary cortisol and alpha-amylase. Furthermore, participants will be asked to complete a self-initiated end-of-day questionnaire before going to bed. Our hypotheses will be tested using multilevel analysis and biochemical analyses of the human probes.<b>Discussion:</b> This study will advance understanding of how postmigration stress affects psychological and somatic aspects of mental health in FDP. Using a multimodal EMA approach, findings may guide the development of scalable, smartphone-based, just-in-time interventions for this highly mobile, underserved population.</p>","PeriodicalId":12055,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Psychotraumatology","volume":"16 1","pages":"2565058"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12507107/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145244035","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The role of prenatal stress and maternal trauma responses in predicting children's mental health during war.","authors":"Karen Yirmiya, Amit Klein, Shir Atzil, Noa Yakirevich-Amir, Rena Bina, Inbal Reuveni","doi":"10.1080/20008066.2025.2468542","DOIUrl":"10.1080/20008066.2025.2468542","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> The negative effects of prenatal stress on children's development and the buffering effects of maternal behaviour are well documented. However, specific maternal responses to trauma, particularly among families experiencing cumulative stressors during pregnancy and early childhood, remain less understood.<b>Objective:</b> This study investigated the interplay between prenatal stress in the context of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and consequent maternal trauma responses and children's difficulties in the context of war-related trauma.<b>Methods:</b> We recruited 318 pregnant women in Israel during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic (Time 1). Prenatal depression, anxiety, and COVID-related stress symptoms were assessed. When children were approximately 3.5 years old (<i>SD</i> = 0.02), the mothers were asked to report on parental responses related to the ongoing war and their child's emotional and behavioural difficulties (Time 2). Structural equation modelling was used to examine how maternal trauma responses mediate the association between prenatal stress-related mental health symptoms and children's difficulties during war.<b>Results:</b> Maternal prenatal depressive, anxious, and COVID-19-related stress symptoms predicted maladaptive maternal trauma responses during the war, which in turn were associated with increased emotional and behavioural problems in their children. Among the specific maternal trauma-related responses examined, cognitive avoidance and overprotectiveness were the only behavioural responses during the war significantly associated with children's difficulties.<b>Conclusions:</b> Our study highlights the impact of pandemic-related prenatal stress on maternal responses and children's difficulties during war, emphasizing the importance of identifying at-risk families as well as developing targeted interventions that mitigate negative parenting responses, particularly avoidance and overprotection.</p>","PeriodicalId":12055,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Psychotraumatology","volume":"16 1","pages":"2468542"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11873953/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143522957","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Eirini Aikaterini Melegkovits, Ava Mason, Jordan Reid, Hind Akooly, Paul Jung, Michael Bloomfield
{"title":"Dissociative experiences in individuals with subclinical psychosis and a history of developmental trauma: a qualitative study.","authors":"Eirini Aikaterini Melegkovits, Ava Mason, Jordan Reid, Hind Akooly, Paul Jung, Michael Bloomfield","doi":"10.1080/20008066.2025.2472473","DOIUrl":"10.1080/20008066.2025.2472473","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Among individuals with psychotic experiences, those with a history of developmental trauma face greater symptom severity and worse clinical outcomes compared to those without. Dissociation constitutes a prominent, characteristic of this group's clinical presentation, whose nuances and associated characteristics remain however understudied in psychosis research. We aimed to address this gap by conducting a qualitative study to investigate the phenomenology, context, and impact of dissociative experiences in individuals with subclinical psychosis and a history of developmental trauma.<b>Methods:</b> 25 UK-based participants with a history of developmental trauma and meeting criteria for subclinical psychosis, based on the CAPE-15, were recruited via social media. Participants attended semi-structured interviews online, which were transcribed verbatim and analysed with thematic analysis by two researchers.<b>Results:</b> Thematic analysis yielded the following themes: (1) Phenomenology of Dissociation; (2) Context of Dissociation; (3) Impact of Dissociation; (4) Dissociation and Psychotic-like Phenomena. Participants described experiences of detachment and compartmentalisation, which when experienced were confusing and often distressing. Dissociation was linked to affective experiences, their history of developmental trauma and psychotic-like experiences.<b>Conclusion:</b> This study elucidates the complex and varied nature of dissociative experiences in individuals with subclinical psychosis with a history of developmental trauma. These findings highlight the need for further research to understand the manifestation of dissociation in this population and the links with distress and other aspects of psychopathology. Importantly, it is essential to use this understanding to inform the development of interventions and improve clinical recognition and management.</p>","PeriodicalId":12055,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Psychotraumatology","volume":"16 1","pages":"2472473"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11899206/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143604385","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lieke H Kooij, Irma M Hein, Cedric Sachser, Samantha Bouwmeester, Madelief Bosse, Ramón J L Lindauer
{"title":"Psychometric accuracy of the Dutch Child and Adolescent Trauma Screener.","authors":"Lieke H Kooij, Irma M Hein, Cedric Sachser, Samantha Bouwmeester, Madelief Bosse, Ramón J L Lindauer","doi":"10.1080/20008066.2025.2450985","DOIUrl":"10.1080/20008066.2025.2450985","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective:</b> The aim of this study is to investigate the psychometrics of the Dutch version of the Child and Adolescent Trauma Screener (CATS-2). By this, an international recognized instrument to screen symptoms of post-traumatic stress (PTSS) in children and adolescents according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5) becomes available for Dutch youth.<b>Procedure and Method:</b> Based on the validated CATS-2 we established the Dutch version, named the KJTS. A total of 587 children and adolescent, age 7-21, and 658 caregivers referred to mental health care services in Amsterdam was included in the study to examine psychometric properties. The construct was tested by confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Furthermore reliability, convergent-divergent patterns and diagnostic test accuracy were examined.<b>Results:</b> The underlying DSM-5 factor structure with four symptom clusters (re-experiencing, avoidance, negative alterations in mood and cognitions, hyperarousal) was supported by CFA showing a good fit for the selfreport (CFI = .95, TLI = .94), and an acceptable fit for the caregiver report (CFI = .90, TLI = .89). The KJTS showed excellent reliability (alpha = .92) on both selfreport and caregiver report. The convergent-discriminant validity pattern showed medium to strong correlations with measures of internalization problems, such as anxiety and affective problems (<i>r</i> = .44-.72) and low to medium correlations with externalizing symptoms (<i>r</i> = .21-.36). The ROC-curve analysis has proven a good accuracy (AUC = .81; <i>n</i> = 106).<b>Discussion and conclusion:</b> This study demonstrates the psychometric accuracy of the KJTS in a Dutch clinical population. The KJTS reflects adequately the dimensionality of PTSD as described in the DSM-5, with a good fit for selfreports, an acceptable fit for caregiver reports, excellent reliability and sufficient validity. Limitations are described. The outcomes support the use of the KJTS in research and clinical practice for screening and monitoring of PTSS.</p>","PeriodicalId":12055,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Psychotraumatology","volume":"16 1","pages":"2450985"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11753014/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143002139","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Britta Dumser, Celina L Müller, Thomas Ehring, Gabriela G Werner, Theresa Koch
{"title":"Treating sleep disturbances in refugees and asylum seekers: results from a randomized controlled pilot trial evaluating the STARS group intervention.","authors":"Britta Dumser, Celina L Müller, Thomas Ehring, Gabriela G Werner, Theresa Koch","doi":"10.1080/20008066.2025.2455248","DOIUrl":"10.1080/20008066.2025.2455248","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Sleep disturbances are highly prevalent in traumatized refugees and often persist despite treatment, and adapted scalable interventions are needed. The group intervention 'Sleep Training adapted for Refugees' (STARS) is a culturally- and context-sensitive approach based on evidence-based treatments for sleep disturbances (e.g. CBT-I, IRT). This study evaluated the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of STARS.<b>Method:</b> A randomized-controlled trial (STARS vs. waitlist) with 47 young male Afghan refugees was conducted in a routine clinical setting (DRKS-ID: DRKS00024419) with pre-, post- and 3-month follow-up assessments. The primary outcome was insomnia severity (Insomnia Severity Index); secondary outcomes included PTSD, anxiety and depression symptoms, nightmares, coping with nightmares, fear of sleep, selected sleep diary measures, and quality of life. The data were analysed using mixed models.<b>Results:</b> Adherence to STARS was high (dropout = 17.4%, average attended sessions = 77%) as was client satisfaction (<i>M</i><sub>CSQ-4</sub><i> </i>= 12.74, <i>SD</i><sub>CSQ-4</sub><i> </i>= 2.08). A medium to large significant effect of time was observed for insomnia severity (<i>d</i> = 0.96) and most secondary measures (except nightmares and fear of sleep). However, there was no significant interaction with condition at post-treatment for the primary outcome (<i>d</i> = 0.29) and most secondary outcomes; the only exceptions were increased coping with nightmares, decreased daytime sleep, and time in bed.<b>Conclusions:</b> STARS appears feasible for treating sleep disturbances in traumatized refugees in a routine clinical setting, showing moderate to large within-group effects. However, it was not superior to the waitlist, likely due to unexpected improvements in the waitlist group. Adjustments to STARS may enhance its efficacy. Further research is needed to determine how STARS can be a scalable add-on treatment for sleep disturbances in traumatized refugees and asylum seekers.<b>Trial registration:</b> German Clinical Trials Register identifier: DRKS00024419..</p>","PeriodicalId":12055,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Psychotraumatology","volume":"16 1","pages":"2455248"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11812105/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143381862","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Association between methylmalonic acid and prevalence of depression in US adults: evidence from NHANES 2011-2014.","authors":"Siqi Li, Wenbin Nan, Zhenyu Peng, Qiong Huang, Qiong Chen, Baimei He","doi":"10.1080/20008066.2025.2450109","DOIUrl":"10.1080/20008066.2025.2450109","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background</b>: Depression is a prevalent mental disorder with high morbidity and mortality globally. Methylmalonic acid (MMA) is involved in the pathogenesis of numerous diseases. However, it is unclear whether there is an association between MMA and the prevalence of depression.<b>Methods</b>: This study enrolled 7866 US adults from the 2011-2014 survey of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Individuals were categorized into depression group and non-depression group based on Patient's Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) score. The association between MMA concentrations and prevalence of depression was analysed by multivariate logistic and linear regression, restricted cubic spline regression, and subgroup analysis. Mediation analysis was used to explore the role of inflammation in the relationship between MMA and depression.<b>Results</b>: MMA concentrations were higher in participants with depression than those without depression. There was a positive and linear relationship of MMA concentrations with PHQ-9 score and depression risk, respectively. Moreover, the association was stable in most subgroups. Furthermore, inflammatory factors were positively correlated to MMA concentrations and prevalence of depression. In addition, white blood cell, neutrophil and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) mediated the relationship between MMA and depression.<b>Conclusion:</b> Our findings revealed that there was a linear and positive correlation between MMA and the prevalence of depression in US adults, which might be mediated by inflammation.</p>","PeriodicalId":12055,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Psychotraumatology","volume":"16 1","pages":"2450109"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11827031/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143406028","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alexander Haselgruber, Dina Weindl-Wagner, Andrea Zagaria, Karin Zajec, Judith Noske, Brigitte Lueger-Schuster
{"title":"Construction and initial validation of the International Trauma Questionnaire - Caregiver Version (ITQ-CG): assessing ICD-11 PTSD and CPTSD in children from caregiver perspective.","authors":"Alexander Haselgruber, Dina Weindl-Wagner, Andrea Zagaria, Karin Zajec, Judith Noske, Brigitte Lueger-Schuster","doi":"10.1080/20008066.2025.2493025","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/20008066.2025.2493025","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>ABSTRACT</b><b>Objective:</b> The 11th version of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) introduces Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD (CPTSD) as two distinct trauma-related disorders. The International Trauma Questionnaire (ITQ) is the most widely used measure of assessment and has been adapted for use in children and adolescents (ITQ-CA), but a corresponding caregiver version is still missing. We aimed to close this gap by adapting the ITQ-CA and provide an initial validation of the ITQ - Caregiver Version (ITQ-CG). A corresponding measure of assessment from caregiver-perspective is integral for the use in child psychology, psychiatry and research.<b>Method:</b> Altogether, 326 children and adolescents who attended the department of child and adolescent psychiatry were rated by their caregivers using a set of standardized measures. Excluding patients due to missing data or no trauma exposure, a final sample of 223 patients was analysed. Factorial structure of the ITQ-CG and multiple forms of validity were examined using confirmatory factor, latent class and correlation analysis.<b>Results:</b> Confirmatory factor analysis supported the two-factor higher-order model of ICD-11 CPTSD as the factorial structure of the ITQ-CG. Convergent-divergent validity of main- and subscales of the ITQ-CG was evidenced by respective correlations with criterion variables. Latent class analysis supported the discriminant validity of the ITQ-CG, identifying a CPTSD-, PTSD-, DSO- and low symptoms-class. The CPTSD-class was associated with highest rates of comorbid psychopathology and functional impairment. Concurrent validity was evidenced by satisfactory concordance between caregiver- and child-reports.<b>Conclusion:</b> This study provides the construction and initial validation of the ITQ-CG to assess ICD-11 PTSD and CPTSD in children and adolescents from caregiver-perspective. We found compelling evidence for the ITQ-CGs validity, identifying it as an easy-to-use screening instrument to assess ICD-11 PTSD and CPTSD from caregiver-perspective. The ITQ-CG is freely available for clinicians and researchers.</p>","PeriodicalId":12055,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Psychotraumatology","volume":"16 1","pages":"2493025"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12057772/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143960440","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Joan M Cook, Debra L Kaysen, Jackie June Ter Heide, Cherie Armour, Marianne Skogbrott Birkeland, Sandra L Bloom, John Briere, Eric Bui, Eve Carlson, Marylene Cloitre, Marie-Ève Daspe, Charles R Figley, Julian D Ford, Bonnie L Green, Talya Greene, Rodrigo Gillibrand, Maj Hansen, Nathaniel G Harnett, Irma M Hein, Jinhee Hyun, Jana D Javakhishvili, Debra Kaminer, Nancy Kassam-Adams, Karestan C Koenen, Catrin Lewis, Alexander McFarlane, Alessandra Minelli, Candice Monson, Frank Neuner, Elana Newman, Angela Nickerson, Meaghan O'Donnell, Misari Oe, Matthew Price, Patricia Resick, Neil P Roberts, Carolina Salgado, Ulrich Schnyder, Soraya Seedat, Antonia V Seligowski, Marit Sijbrandij, Stuart Turner, Bessel van der Kolk, Miranda Olff
{"title":"Experts in traumatic stress are concerned about global impact of what is happening in U.S.","authors":"Joan M Cook, Debra L Kaysen, Jackie June Ter Heide, Cherie Armour, Marianne Skogbrott Birkeland, Sandra L Bloom, John Briere, Eric Bui, Eve Carlson, Marylene Cloitre, Marie-Ève Daspe, Charles R Figley, Julian D Ford, Bonnie L Green, Talya Greene, Rodrigo Gillibrand, Maj Hansen, Nathaniel G Harnett, Irma M Hein, Jinhee Hyun, Jana D Javakhishvili, Debra Kaminer, Nancy Kassam-Adams, Karestan C Koenen, Catrin Lewis, Alexander McFarlane, Alessandra Minelli, Candice Monson, Frank Neuner, Elana Newman, Angela Nickerson, Meaghan O'Donnell, Misari Oe, Matthew Price, Patricia Resick, Neil P Roberts, Carolina Salgado, Ulrich Schnyder, Soraya Seedat, Antonia V Seligowski, Marit Sijbrandij, Stuart Turner, Bessel van der Kolk, Miranda Olff","doi":"10.1080/20008066.2025.2496125","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/20008066.2025.2496125","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Trauma is a global issue and public health concern. Political decisions may directly impact rates of trauma exposure, be it individual trauma or mass disaster, and guide how we deal with the consequences of trauma. In this editorial, we warn that the current U.S. administration's decisions are impacting exposure to and consequences of trauma worldwide as well as disrupting the field of traumatic stress in research and practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":12055,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Psychotraumatology","volume":"16 1","pages":"2496125"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12064102/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143973908","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Latent profile analysis of psychological abuse and neglect and the relationship with depression and anxiety: a multicentre cross-sectional study in western Chinese adolescents.","authors":"Yu Cen, Jiarui Shao, Cailin Xie, Ping Mo, Xingyu He, Jiaming Luo","doi":"10.1080/20008066.2025.2511372","DOIUrl":"10.1080/20008066.2025.2511372","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> While many studies link psychological abuse and neglect to mental health issues in adolescents, they often overlook the internal heterogeneity of these factors. This study aims to explore the characteristics of psychological abuse and neglect among adolescents in Western China and examine their relationship with depression and anxiety, providing insights for targeted interventions.<b>Methods:</b> A survey was conducted on 18,350 students in Western China using the Child Psychological Abuse and Neglect Scale (CPANS), the Patient Health Questionnaire Depression Scale (PHQ-9), and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7). Latent profile analysis was used to classify the characteristics of adolescent psychological abuse and neglect. Chi-square tests and variance analysis were employed to explore demographic differences among different characteristic groups. Additionally, the BCH method was used to compare whether differences in depression and anxiety existed across each profile.<b>Results:</b> Latent profile analysis revealed three categories for psychological abuse ('no abuse,' 'at risk,' 'abuse') and neglect ('no neglect,' 'at risk,' 'neglect'). Older adolescents, females, those experiencing parental absence, and those from broken homes were more likely to be in the 'abuse'/'neglect' categories. Adolescents in these groups had higher levels of depression and anxiety compared to those in the 'at risk' groups. Additionally, those in the 'at risk' groups exhibited higher levels of depression and anxiety than those in the 'no abuse'/'no neglect' categories.<b>Conclusion:</b> The characteristics of psychological abuse and neglect can predict depression and anxiety levels. These findings highlight the value of latent profile analysis in understanding the complex relationship between psychological abuse, neglect, and mental health issues in adolescents.</p>","PeriodicalId":12055,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Psychotraumatology","volume":"16 1","pages":"2511372"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12175180/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144309725","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}