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Culturally Adapted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Reduce Psychological Distress of Individuals Affected by the Earthquake: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Culturally Adapted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CA-CBT) for Psychological Distress and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 60 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Earthquakes in Türkiye cause survivors to develop serious and prolonged mental health issues and adapted versions of cognitive behavioral therapy has proven to be successful in addressing these concerns.The main goal of this pilot randomized control trial (RCT) is to test potential effectiveness of Culturally Adapted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CA-CBT) in reducing psychological distress and depressive symptoms and increasing well-being of earthquake survivors.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
In this study, an 8- session (90 to 120 minutes) group version of the transdiagnostic intervention CA-CBT tailored for earthquake survivors will be applied. Contents of the sessions are: 1. Education on psychological trauma and its treatment, and basics of emotion regulation techniques 2. Education on anxiety and depressive disorders and their treatment 3. Muscle relaxation and stretching exercises 4. Education about depressive and grief-related disorders and disturbing memories protocol 5. Interoceptive exposure: head rotation and hyperventilation 6. Anxiety, worry, and stress 7. Anger and anger protocol; breathing exercises 8. Somatic complaints, sleep disturbance, and closing There will be one facilitator and one co-facilitator. Groups will consist of 12-13 participants.