Writing away trauma: group therapy shows promise for teens

NCT ID NCT06390293

First seen Mar 25, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study tested a group writing therapy for Chinese teenagers with PTSD. 53 teens 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 it helped reduce PTSD and depression symptoms.

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Locations

  • Peking University

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100871, China

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