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Effectiveness of a WHO self-help psychological intervention for preventing mental disorders among Syrian refugees in Turkey: a randomized controlled trial

Acarturk Ceren, Uygun Ersin, Ilkkursun Zeynep, Carswell Kenneth, Tedeschi Federico, Batu Mine, Eskici Sevde, Kurt Gulsah, Anttila Minna, Au Teresa, Baumgartner Josef, Churchill Rachel, Cuijpers Pim, Becker Thomas, Koesters Markus, Lantta Tella, Nosè Michela, Ostuzzi Giovanni, Popa Mariana, Purgato Marianna, Sijbrandij Marit, Turrini Giulia, Välimäki Maritta, Walker Lauren, Wancata Johannes, Zanini Elisa, White Ross G., van Ommeren Mark, Barbui Corrado · World Psychiatry · 2022 · Randomised controlled study

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Recorded summary

A trial of facilitator-led audio and illustrated self-help included 642 adults, mostly Syrian refugees. Fewer participants in the intervention arm developed a mental disorder at six months. It offers a low-equipment comparator.

Recorded limitations

The Türkiye trial tested facilitator-led audio and illustrated self-help.

Evidence and provenance

Chapter Trust Factor uses a minimum of three distinct qualifying studies. Publication records retain their own evidence and assessment.

Study design and assessment
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A trial of facilitator-led audio and illustrated self-help included 642 adults, mostly Syrian refugees. Fewer participants in the intervention arm developed a mental disorder at six months. It offers a low-equipment comparator.
sources

https://doi.org/10.1002/wps.20939

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A trial of facilitator-led audio and illustrated self-help included 642 adults, mostly Syrian refugees. Fewer participants in the intervention arm developed a mental disorder at six months. It offers a low-equipment comparator.
sources

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35015365/ · https://doi.org/10.1002/wps.20939

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The Türkiye trial tested facilitator-led audio and illustrated self-help.
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Effectiveness of a WHO self-help psychological intervention for preventing mental disorders among Syrian refugees in Turkey: a randomized controlled trial
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World Psychiatry
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year
2022
authors
Acarturk Ceren, Uygun Ersin, Ilkkursun Zeynep, Carswell Kenneth, Tedeschi Federico, Batu Mine, Eskici Sevde, Kurt Gulsah, Anttila Minna, Au Teresa, Baumgartner Josef, Churchill Rachel, Cuijpers Pim, Becker Thomas, Koesters Markus, Lantta Tella, Nosè Michela, Ostuzzi Giovanni, Popa Mariana, Purgato Marianna, Sijbrandij Marit, Turrini Giulia, Välimäki Maritta, Walker Lauren, Wancata Johannes, Zanini Elisa, White Ross G., van Ommeren Mark, Barbui Corrado
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10.1002/wps.20939
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https://doi.org/10.1002/wps.20939

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A trial of facilitator-led audio and illustrated self-help included 642 adults, mostly Syrian refugees. Fewer participants in the intervention arm developed a mental disorder at six months. It offers a low-equipment comparator.
limitation
The Türkiye trial tested facilitator-led audio and illustrated self-help.
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study Design Assessment
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single-blind-rct
peer Reviewed
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basis
A trial of facilitator-led audio and illustrated self-help included 642 adults, mostly Syrian refugees. Fewer participants in the intervention arm developed a mental disorder at six months. It offers a low-equipment comparator.
sources

https://doi.org/10.1002/wps.20939

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The authors describe a two-arm, assessor-masked trial of Self-Help Plus in Türkiye.
paper Trust Assessment
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Paper
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randomized Controlled Trial
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A trial of facilitator-led audio and illustrated self-help included 642 adults, mostly Syrian refugees. Fewer participants in the intervention arm developed a mental disorder at six months. It offers a low-equipment comparator.
sources

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35015365/ · https://doi.org/10.1002/wps.20939

review Scope
Existing publication-specific assessments and bibliographic indexing; no blanket full-text appraisal.
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2026-11-05
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2
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    Effectiveness of a WHO self-help psychological intervention for preventing mental disorders among Syrian refugees in Turkey: a randomized controlled trial
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    A trial of facilitator-led audio and illustrated self-help included 642 adults, mostly Syrian refugees. Fewer participants in the intervention arm developed a mental disorder at six months. It offers a low-equipment comparator.
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    The Türkiye trial tested facilitator-led audio and illustrated self-help.
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    A trial of facilitator-led audio and illustrated self-help included 642 adults, mostly Syrian refugees. Fewer participants in the intervention arm developed a mental disorder at six months. It offers a low-equipment comparator.
    sources

    https://doi.org/10.1002/wps.20939

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    A trial of facilitator-led audio and illustrated self-help included 642 adults, mostly Syrian refugees. Fewer participants in the intervention arm developed a mental disorder at six months. It offers a low-equipment comparator.
    sources

    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35015365/ · https://doi.org/10.1002/wps.20939

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The Türkiye trial tested facilitator-led audio and illustrated self-help.
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