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Ufuk Bal

2 papers in the library · 2 citations · publishing 2016-2026

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Refugees, Trauma, and Positive Psychological Change: Mindfulness as a Moderator for Posttraumatic Growth.

Healthcare February 3, 2026 Ertan Yılmaz, Ufuk Bal, Emre Dirican

Background/Objectives: Traumatic experiences may lead to both negative and positive outcomes. Positive psychological changes following trauma are commonly referred to as posttraumatic growth (PTG). The present study aims to examine factors associated with posttraumatic growth among Syrian refugees who have been living in Turkey for an extended period. Methods: This cross-sectional study...

Mescaline abuse via peyote cactus: the first case report in Turkey

Anatolian Journal of Psychiatry 2016 Cengiz Cengisiz, Ufuk Bal, Kemal Türker Ulutaş et al. 2 citations

Mescaline,β-3,4,5-trimethoxy phenethylamin, is a psycho-active hallucinogen alkalloid extracted from cactus of peyote that resemble natural neurotransmitters epinephrine and dopamine. Peyote is a long-time expanding herb in the desert sand area along Texas and Mexico region and continues to be used hundreds of years by Residents of Mexico and South-western America for rituals. Following the...