Humiliation: the lasting effect of torture.
Although the physical effects of torture in surviving persons are well known, psychological wounds are lesser known and investigated. A new aspect of considerable impact is the notion of shame, self-humiliation, and the ensuing problems of degradation. Further research on the evolving concept of post-torture illness should be performed.
Vorbrüggen
Meike
M
Department of Surgery, Hirslanden Clinic, CH-8032 Zurich. Switzerland.
Baer
Hans U
HU
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006708:Homicide; D045809:Human Rights Abuses; D006801:Humans; D011329:Prisoners / Q000523:psychology*; D012752:Shame; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000209:etiology*; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000150:complications*; D014104:Torture / Q000266:history / Q000523:psychology*; D014857:Warfare / Q000941:ethics*