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When used with youth affected by war and conflict, CBT can help them better cope with the impact of traumatic experiences.
CBT for youth affected by war and conflict can be delivered in individual or group therapy sessions and can be adapted to the specific cultural, linguistic, and contextual needs of the youth and their community. The ultimate goal of CBT is to help youth develop skills and strategies to manage their symptoms and improve their overall quality of life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for youth affected by war/conflict.

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Interventions for Children Affected by War: An Ecological Perspective on Psychosocial Support and Mental Health Care

an intervention developed to address PTSD, depression, anxiety symptoms, and distorted perceptions related to self-blame, safety, and trustworthiness of others. However, the limited resources available for one-on-one treatment make CBT trauma-focused treatments rare. In high-income countries, individual trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy is recommended due to its sufficient evidence base. However, in war zones, the lack of resources, specialized professionals, and stigma associated with mental health problems make it difficult to implement such individualized treatments.

Trauma-focused Individual CBT

A five-week classroom-based group intervention designed by the HealthNet Transcultural Psychosocial Organisation (TPO). Aims to reduce distress and enhance resilience among children in conflict settings. Includes various concepts from creative, expressive and experiential therapy, cooperative play, parental support and CBT.

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