Caring and Treating Post – Traumatic Stress Disorder in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Authors

Colleen M. Boley, SIT Study Abroad

Home Institution

University of Redlands

Publication Date

Spring 2007

Program Name

The Balkans: Gender, Transformation, and Civil Society

Abstract

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder is a major issue whenever there is a war or natural disaster. From 1992 through 1995, Bosnia and Herzegovina was subject to one of the most destructive wars of the 20th century. The groups in Bosnia and Herzegovina that are working with posttraumatic stress disorder are investigated to see if they are truly helping people with posttraumatic stress disorder. This paper explores the ways in which posttraumatic stress disorder has affected individuals and the societies of Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as the organizations attempting to help people dealing with posttraumatic stress disorder.

Disciplines

Mental and Social Health | Peace and Conflict Studies

Recommended Citation

Boley, Colleen M., "Caring and Treating Post – Traumatic Stress Disorder in Bosnia and Herzegovina" (2007). Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection. 229.
https://digitalcollections.sit.edu/isp_collection/229