Authors: Purgato, Marianna et al.
- Mental health and psychosocial support
- Research and analysis
Focused psychosocial interventions for children in low-resource humanitarian settings: a systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis
2 Apr 2018
This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of focused psychosocial support interventions for children exposed to traumatic events in humanitarian settings, in low- and middle-income countries. Overall, it found that focused psychosocial interventions are effective in reducing PTSD and functional impairment, and in increasing hope, coping, and social support.
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