An Anthropological Critique of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Treatments, and the Associated Barriers to Care

This literature review looks critically at Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It does this by using a biocultural lens to critique treatments, stigma, and access to care. This is made possible by framing the argument around concepts of: stigmatization, structural violence, social support systems...

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Main Author:	Kuspis, Kathryn Anne
Other Authors:	Pike, Ivy
Language:	en_US
Published:	The University of Arizona. 2015
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/10150/579268

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spelling	ndltd-arizona.edu-oai-arizona.openrepository.com-10150-5792682015-10-23T05:47:38Z An Anthropological Critique of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Treatments, and the Associated Barriers to Care Kuspis, Kathryn Anne Pike, Ivy This literature review looks critically at Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It does this by using a biocultural lens to critique treatments, stigma, and access to care. This is made possible by framing the argument around concepts of: stigmatization, structural violence, social support systems, and epigenetics. Ultimately the aim of this thesis is to expand the typical view of PTSD studies into a broader perspective, which includes structural factors, the importance of culture, and an acknowledgement of the role of the environment on human biology. Finally, suggestions are made to help encourage a more interdisciplinary approach to PTSD and other mental health disorders. 2015 text Electronic Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/10150/579268 en_US Copyright © is held by the author. Digital access to this material is made possible by the University Libraries, University of Arizona. Further transmission, reproduction or presentation (such as public display or performance) of protected items is prohibited except with permission of the author. The University of Arizona.
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An Anthropological Critique of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Treatments, and the Associated Barriers to Care

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