Storytelling therapy shows promise for refugee teens' mental health
NCT ID NCT07691021
First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a 10-week storytelling (narrative therapy) program can reduce anxiety and depression in middle school students living in refugee camps in northern Palestine. About 120 students aged 12-15 with moderate-to-severe symptoms took part. The program uses cultural metaphors like steadfastness and olive trees to help students reframe their experiences. Researchers measured symptoms before, right after, and three months later to see if improvements lasted.
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- Active substance
- Culturally Adapted Narrative Therapy
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this approach could offer a low-cost, school-based mental health support for refugee adolescents facing anxiety and depression.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, non-randomized study, so results may not prove cause and effect. The program may not work as well in other settings or cultures.
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Nablus University for Vocational and Technical Education, Ibn Sina College for Health Professions
Nablus, West Bank, P401, Palestinian Territories
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