Torture continues to be practised in more than 140 countries.¹ The psychological consequences of torture are pervasive and profound. Torture survivors often present with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD),² psychological comorbidity,² and serious physical impairment,³ yet interventions for survivors lack a clear evidence base.^3,4 Psychological responses to torture can be complex, encompassing alterations in emotion regulation capacity, impaired interpersonal processing, reduced perceptions of control, and identity loss.

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临床科学和酷刑幸存者的康复权

140多个国家继续实行酷刑。¹酷刑的心理后果无处不在，影响深远。酷刑幸存者经常患有创伤后应激障碍（PTSD），²精神病合并症，²和严重的身体障碍，³但对幸存者的干预措施尚无明确的证据基础。^3,4对酷刑的心理反应可能很复杂，包括情绪调节能力的改变，人际交往能力的削弱，对控制感的减少以及身份丧失。