PTSD and Postcombat Purification Rituals: An Analysis into Potential Therapeutic Benefits

Poster Session I

Keyword: Cultural Diversity

Abstract: This study examines the therapeutic potential of post-combat rituals in mitigating PTSD symptoms. 72 non-industrial rituals were analyzed using Bayesian hierarchical models, revealing purification and reintegration type rituals as significantly therapeutic. Implications include the value of culturally sensitive practices in mental health care, bridging traditional wisdom with modern therapeutic approaches.

• Jonathan Zhang (Presenting Author)
• Luke Glowacki (Author)