TRAUMA, PSYCHOLOGICAL

This study tested a program called Wakȟáŋyeža (Little Holy One) with 124 Native American caregivers and their 2-to-5-year-old children on a Northern Plains reservation. The goal was to reduce trauma and stress in parents, improve parenting skills, and boost children's emotional h…

This study tested a school-based program called Fuerte for newcomer immigrant teens who recently arrived in the U.S. The program aimed to prevent traumatic stress by teaching about mental health, improving social connections, and linking at-risk youth to professional help. Over 3…

This study looked at whether a therapy called Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET), adapted for people with mild learning disabilities, is acceptable and helpful for treating trauma symptoms. 13 adults completed the therapy, and their trauma symptoms were measured weekly. The goal wa…

This study tested a short, low-intensity psychological program called Problem Management Plus (PM+) for refugees and asylum seekers. The goal was to see if it is feasible and acceptable to help reduce psychological distress and PTSD symptoms. 64 participants took part, and the pr…

This study tested a 6-session group therapy program for teenagers struggling with emotional distress after the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks. The program combined standard mental health techniques with Islamic principles. Researchers measured changes in emotional symptoms, tra…

This study tested whether a proven therapy for trauma (TF-CBT) works when delivered in schools, making it easier for youth to access care. It involved 292 students and clinicians across school districts. The goal was to reduce PTSD and depression symptoms and see if a special tra…

This study tested a training program called First Face, designed to help community members recognize and respond to mental health crises. 92 staff from the Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations took surveys before, right after, and 3 months after training. The goal was to see if the…

This study tested whether community health workers and trauma-informed care training for doctors can improve quality of life for Black and Hispanic patients with advanced chronic kidney disease. 153 patients from high-poverty areas in Philadelphia took part. The goal was to see i…

This completed study looked at how women who inject drugs feel about a long-acting injectable HIV prevention medication called CAB-LA. Researchers wanted to learn what helps or hinders their decision to use it, and how it compares to daily pills. The goal is to design better prog…