Culturally Adapted i-CBT for Farsi/Dari Speaking Migrants
The aim of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) is to investigate the effectiveness of a culturally adapted internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (i-CBT) intervention in reducing symptoms of common mental health issues among Farsi/Dari-speaking youth migrants and refugees. Investigator hypothesizes that there w
| Condition(s) | Depressive Symptoms, Anxiety Symptoms, Grief, Psychological Trauma, Insomnia, Resilience, Stress, Psychological Well Being, Marital Relationship, Wellbeing, Common Mental Health Problems, Rumination |
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| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | The aim of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) is to investigate the effectiveness of a culturally adapted internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (i-CBT) intervention in reducing symptoms of common mental health issues among Farsi/Dari-speaking youth migrants and refugees. Investigator hypothesizes that there will be a significant decrease in psychological symptoms after participants receive the intervention compared to a control group. |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * Between the ages of 15 and 29. * A score above the cut-off 1.75 on HSCL-25 * Has a refugee or migrant background * Has a good and stable internet connection * Has access to a computer, tablet or smartphone * Is fluent in reading and writing Arabic * Has the ability to dedicate time to take part in the intervention for 6-10 weeks. Exclusion Criteria: * Is suffering from a severe mental illness, such as psychosis or severe depression. * Is suffering from substance abuse * Is undergoing a psychological treatment * Has a high risk of suicide |
| Ages | 15 Years to 29 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Lead sponsor | Karolinska Institutet |
| Locations | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Start date | 2025-03-25 |
| NCT ID | NCT06828276 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06828276 |