New stress program aims to help young women cope
NCT ID NCT07357129
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study will test a low-intensity program called Self-Help Plus (SH+) to help young women aged 18-29 manage stress. The program, developed by the World Health Organization, has been effective in other groups and will be used for the first time with Turkish-speaking women in Türkiye. Sixty participants with high stress levels will either receive the program immediately or after a 3-month wait, and researchers will measure changes in distress and depression symptoms.
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Not a phased trial
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About 60 people
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Jan 2026
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Sep 2026
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Other sponsor
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18 to 29 years
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. being a woman 2. being ages between 18 and 29 3. being fluent in Turkish 4. having high levels of psychological distress (scoring above 15 on the Turkish version of the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K-10) Exclusion Criteria: 1. having an imminent risk of suicide (measured by WHO PM+ assessment tool) 2. having a diagnosis for severe mental disorder (e.g., psychotic disorders or substance dependence) 3. having cognitive impairment (e.g., received a diagnosis of dementia or severe intellectual disability) 4. currently receiving psychological treatment, e.g., therapy.
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