What is it about?
Refugees in Malaysia are in need of mental health services. This study conducted a randomized controlled trial (RCT) of a culturally adapted cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) group intervention among female refugees in Malaysia.
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Why is it important?
Forcibly displaced persons face a number of stressors as well as high emotional distress. Culturally attuned mental health interventions are needed for these populations. This study proposes a culturally adapted CBT intervention that was efficacious in reducing emotional distress, anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
Perspectives
I hope that this study stimulates conversation surrounding the need for culturally attuned interventions for refugees. Additionally, this study uses Bayesian estimation to estimate results; Bayesian estimation may be a promising statistical technique when evaluating the efficaciousness of interventions.
Dr. Kaitlin Paxton Ward
University of Michigan
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This page is a summary of: A group mental health randomized controlled trial for female refugees in Malaysia., American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, July 2018, American Psychological Association (APA),
DOI: 10.1037/ort0000346.
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