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Psychology of the Prisoner-of-War Authored by Sinan Çaya Prisoners of war undergo hard times in collective camps, where life conditions are harsh and the mood is depressing. To cope with such circumstances is difficult and the term served is frustrating. Based on available evidence; it is sheer solidarity and esprit de corps which enables a captive to maintain his mental hygiene. Preserving the hierarchy among themselves made the situation of the Turkish prisoners in Corean War (1950-1953) emerge as a really admirable phenomenon. Being enslaved means waging a war of nerves. The biggest weapon of a prisoner of war (Gefangene) is his Patience (a) along with his high morale and flourishing hope. He should be committed to the unwavering belief that someday, salvation is bound to come. There are slaves who had achieved this process and attained freedom. Famous Ottoman mariner Dragut got busted in the island of Corsica while taking some respite with his tiny navy. He got enslaved...

Emotion Regulation and Existential Meaning-Making in Young Women with Mental Ill-Health Concerns–A Qualitative Study Authored by Christina Lloyd Increasing rates of psychiatric problems, like anxiety, worry, and anguish among Swedish youth–especially among females, are considered a serious public mental health concern. To explore psychological and existential vulnerability and needs among female youths with mental ill-health concerns, a qualitative in-depth interview study was done with a sample comprised of ten females on the waiting-list at an outpatient psychotherapy clinic. In relation to everyday life, critical events, and ultimate concerns, two areas were explored: Emotion regulation and Existential meaning-making, and their interrelations were examined. Results indicated that these areas appear to be strongly related processes in this sample, possibly due to frequent experiences of relational losses and disruptions. Such experiences, if not repaired...