Writing away trauma: group therapy shows promise for teens with PTSD
NCT ID NCT06403449
First seen May 16, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a group writing therapy called guided written exposure (GWE) helps Chinese teenagers with PTSD or complex PTSD. 53 teens aged 10-18 took part, with half receiving the therapy and half on a waiting list. The therapy involved 5-8 group sessions where they wrote about their trauma. Results showed reduced PTSD and depression symptoms at 1 and 3 months after treatment.
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Peking University
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100871, China
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