Clinical Considerations in the Psychological Treatment of Refugees

The refugee experience is a complex phenomenon and subject to a multitude of influencing factors including reminiscences of the traumatic past, and distress related to post-migration and ecological factors. While posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is highly prevalent among refugees, psychiatric comorbidity is rather the rule than the exception. Though the literature provides evidence for the effectiveness of trauma-focused treatment in reducing symptoms of PTSD among refugees, PTSD may neither be the only nor the most important aspect, and the exclusive therapeutic focus on PTSD often does not result in satisfactory treatment responses. This chapter seeks to put the refugee experience into a broader context integrating clinically relevant aspects of pre- and post-migration. Practical recommendations are given in order to overcome obstacles and pitfalls and to achieve more favorable outcomes in the treatment of this vulnerable population. Clinical considerations are illustrated by two case reports

Silver Nanoparticles and Its Polymer Nanocomposites?Synthesis, Optimization, Biomedical Usage, and Its Various Applications

Nanomaterials have emerged as an extremely valuable asset in the world of material science. It’s unique, and substantial properties lurk scientist all over the world into incorporating them in various material synthesis. Composites are yet another powerful tool for the development of specific material according to our needs. Fusion of the above-mentioned two mighty tools results in birth of a whole new domain called nanocomposites. This unit provides details about different aspects of nanomaterials, composites, and their categories. This chapter talks thoroughly about the basics behind the various synthesis process involved along with optimization of various parameters related to fabrication of such nanocomposites. Among the pool of nanocomposites, silver nanoparticles and the composites based on these particles have harnessed much attention because of the striking properties of Ag nanoparticles like high electrical and thermal conductivity, chemical stability, catalytic activities, antimicrobial properties, nonlinear optical behavior, and surface-enhanced Raman scattering. Synthesis and development of AgNPs in the literature have been mentioned, and techniques have been reviewed. Detailed discussions based on each individual property have also been carried out along with exploring the applications in numerous varied fields.Scopu