CompletedNot Applicable

Culturally Adapted iCBT for Arabic-speaking Refugee and Migrant Youth With Common Mental Health Problems

Sweden125 participantsStarted 2023-11-27

Plain-language summary

The aim of the current study is to explore whether culturally adapted internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy is effective in reducing the symptoms of various common mental health problems among Arabic-speaking refugee and migrant youth. We hypothesize that the symptoms of the psychological problems will significantly be reduced among youth who will receive iCBT compared to youth in the control group.

Who can participate

Age range15 Years – 29 Years

SexALL

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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, a tablet or a 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

What they're measuring

HSCL-25

Timeframe: Pre-intervention, during the intervention, immediately after the intervention, 6 months after completion of the intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06102096

SponsorKarolinska Institutet

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-08-31

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