Insecurity, distress and mental health

Experimental and randomized controlled trials of a psychosocial intervention for youth affected by the Syrian crisis

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 2 October 2017

• Country: Syria
• Document Type: Journal Article
• Theme: Governance and Conflict, Health
• Authors: Panter-Brick, C, Dajani, R, Eggerman, M, Hermosilla, S, Sancillio, A, Ager, A

Abstract

Strengthening the evidence base for humanitarian interventions that provide psychosocial support to war-affected youth is a key priority. We tested the impacts of an 8-week programme of structured activities informed by a profound stress attunement (PSA) framework (Advancing Adolescents), delivered in group-format to 12-18 year-olds in communities heavily affected by the Syrian crisis. We included both Syrian refugee and Jordanian youth

This research was supported by the Research for Health in Humanitarian Crises (R2HC) Programme

Citation

Panter-Brick C, Dajani R, Eggerman M, Hermosilla S, Sancilio A, Ager A. Insecurity, distress and mental health: experimental and randomized controlled trials of a psychosocial intervention for youth affected by the Syrian crisis. J Child Psychol Psychiatry. 2018 May;59(5):523-541. doi: 10.1111/jcpp.12832.

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Insecurity, distress and mental health: experimental and randomized controlled trials of a psychosocial intervention for youth affected by the Syrian crisis

Published 2 October 2017