Self Help Plus and Post-Migration Living Difficulties Support Intervention

Launched by MEDIPOL UNIVERSITY · Jun 19, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a program designed to help Syrian refugee women in Turkey who are experiencing psychological distress, which means they are having a hard time dealing with stress and emotional challenges. The study will involve two groups of women: one group will receive a guided self-help program called Self Help Plus (SH+) that teaches stress management techniques, along with a session to address challenges they face after moving to a new country. The other group will continue with the usual support they receive. The goal is to see if the SH+ program can help reduce feelings of distress and improve overall mental well-being.

To participate in this trial, women must be at least 18 years old, speak Arabic, and be Syrian refugees living in Turkey. They should not have used services from the Refugee Association before and need to meet certain health criteria related to their emotional well-being. Participants will learn coping strategies over five sessions and will have the opportunity to discuss their experiences and challenges after moving. This study aims to fill a gap in support for refugee women and will help researchers understand how effective this program can be in improving mental health and overall quality of life.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Participants must be adults (18 years and above),
• • Selected among Syrian women residing in Turkey under temporary protection,
• • Speak Arabic,
• • Have not received any services from the Refugee Association before,
• • A score of more than 16 on the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0),
• • A score of more than 15 on the Kessler-10 (K10) Psychological Distress Scale.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Have an acute medical condition,
• • At risk of suicide,
• • Have a severe mental disorder,
• • Have severe cognitive impairment