The health impacts of being held hostage, even after being freed

BMJ 2026

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Authors: Rebecca L Root
DOI: 10.1136/bmj.s35
Cited by: 0
References: 7

Abstract

Hostage situations have widespread physical and mental effects that can last a lifetime, even after release. Rebecca Root reports on research findings and how doctors treat these patients

Fields of Study & Subjects

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research Restraint-Related Deaths Migration Health and Trauma

Publication details

Journal / source
BMJ
Volume
392
Pages
s35–s35
Publication date
14 January 2026
Language
EN