Feasibility of SOLAR Group Program Among MHPSS Workers After the Earthquake

Launched by KOÇ UNIVERSITY · Jan 22, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a program called the SOLAR Group Program, designed to help mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) workers who are helping survivors of the earthquakes that occurred in Türkiye on February 6, 2023. The main goal is to see if this program can reduce feelings of psychological distress, secondary trauma, anxiety, and depression among these workers. Participants will fill out a few questionnaires before and after the program to measure their mental health and well-being.

To be eligible for this trial, you need to be at least 18 years old, work as an MHPSS worker providing support to earthquake survivors, and have some level of emotional distress. However, if you have thoughts of suicide, you cannot participate. If you choose to join, you'll take part in a five-week program and complete some evaluations to help understand the program's impact on your mental health. Your feedback will be important in understanding how well the SOLAR Group Program works.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • at least 18 years of age
• • actively working as an MHPSS worker who provides psychosocial support to the survivors of the February 6 earthquake
• • having subclinical symptoms of distress (score\>20 on The Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10)
• • no suicidal risk.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • not approving the informed consent
• • having a suicidal thought.