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MDD in Sexually Abused Teens in Ukraine

Mood dysregulation disorder (MDD) significantly impacts adolescents, particularly those who have experienced sexual abuse, with a notable prevalence in Ukraine amid ongoing conflict. The war has intensified mental health issues, necessitating urgent, culturally sensitive interventions like trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT). However, there is a lack of peer-reviewed research specifically addressing MDD in this vulnerable population, highlighting the need for further studies to develop effective treatments.

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MDD in Sexually Abused Teens in Ukraine

Mood dysregulation disorder (MDD) significantly impacts adolescents, particularly those who have experienced sexual abuse, with a notable prevalence in Ukraine amid ongoing conflict. The war has intensified mental health issues, necessitating urgent, culturally sensitive interventions like trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT). However, there is a lack of peer-reviewed research specifically addressing MDD in this vulnerable population, highlighting the need for further studies to develop effective treatments.

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Mood dysregulation disorder (MDD) is characterized by severe temper outbursts and chronic

irritability, significantly affecting adolescents' emotional well-being. Sexually abused adolescents


are particularly vulnerable to developing MDD due to the trauma experienced. In Ukraine, the
prevalence of MDD among sexually abused adolescents aged 13-18 is a critical concern,
especially in the context of ongoing conflict. The war in Ukraine has exacerbated mental health
issues among children and adolescents, with increased reports of PTSD, depression, and anxiety.
A study on adolescents during the Russian invasion highlighted the urgent need for targeted
mental health interventions. Additionally, research indicates that PTSD in war-affected children
can lead to comorbid depression, anxiety, conduct disorders, and ADHD. Addressing MDD in
this population requires culturally sensitive, trauma-focused therapeutic approaches.
Implementing evidence-based treatments like trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-
CBT) has shown effectiveness in similar contexts. However, the scarcity of peer-reviewed
studies specifically focusing on MDD among sexually abused adolescents in Ukraine
underscores the need for further research to inform effective interventions.

References

European Psychiatric Association. (2024). War in Ukraine is increasing the prevalence of


mental health conditions in children. European Congress of Psychiatry.

Kizilova, L., et al. (2023). Adolescents of Ukraine During the Russian Invasion (AUDRI) Cohort.
Frontiers in Public Health, 11, 1039582.

Tognin, S., & Calem, M. (2017). Childhood trauma and psychosis risk: A systematic review.
Psychiatry Research, 256, 1-8.

Cohen, J. A., et al. (2015). Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children and
Adolescents: An Empirical Update. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 30(3), 1-20.

Kizilova, L., et al. (2023). Adolescents of Ukraine During the Russian Invasion (AUDRI) Cohort.
Frontiers in Public Health, 11, 1039582.

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