Focused psychosocial interventions for children in low-resource humanitarian settings: a systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis
April 2, 2018
Purgato, Marianna et al.
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.