12 all psychological cases in the outpatient setting. Very high rates of physical torture were reported, with both samples report beatings at about the same rate, but the more unusual forms of torture - abnormal postures, submarino, and electrical shock - were reported more frequently at Karanda. High rates of psychological torture were reported by both samples. The sample reported very high rates of witnessing of violence by family members, and, disturbingly, very high rates of witnessing by children. Furthermore, the sample also reported very high rates of witnessing torture and executions by the survivors who were assessed. The survivors report high rates of torture, killings, and disappearances in other family members. The disappearances are a significant problem reported by these survivors, and AMANI is currently carrying out a small investigation of the consequences of disappearances on families. The preliminary data indicate that families are deeply troubled by the disappearances (30). The injuries reported by survivors complimented the kinds of violence and torture reported. In general, the Karanda sample reported higher rates of physical symptoms than the Mount Darwin sample, but both samples reported high rates of the symptoms that would be expected to be the consequence of physical abuse. Back pains, hearing problems, joint pains and diminished motor capacity were frequent complaints. The psychological symptoms indicated many symptoms that are congruent with diagnoses of post traumatic disorders. However, not all cases of torture resulted in PTSD, and Mixed Anxiety-Depressive Disorders and Depressive Disorders were also commonly seen in this clinical population.

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