Culturally Adapted i-CBT for Farsi/Dari Speaking Migrants
Culturally and Language-Adapted i-CBT for Common Mental Health Problems: A Randomized Controlled Study With Farsi/Dari-Speaking Migrants
Karolinska Institutet
128 participants
Mar 25, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The aim of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) is to investigate the effectiveness of a culturally adapted internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (i-CBT) intervention in reducing symptoms of common mental health issues among Farsi/Dari-speaking youth migrants and refugees. Investigator hypothesizes that there will be a significant decrease in psychological symptoms after participants receive the intervention compared to a control group.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria7
- Between the ages of 15 and 29.
- A score above the cut-off 1.75 on HSCL-25
- Has a refugee or migrant background
- Has a good and stable internet connection
- Has access to a computer, tablet or smartphone
- Is fluent in reading and writing Arabic
- Has the ability to dedicate time to take part in the intervention for 6-10 weeks.
Exclusion Criteria4
- Is suffering from a severe mental illness, such as psychosis or severe depression.
- Is suffering from substance abuse
- Is undergoing a psychological treatment
- Has a high risk of suicide
Interventions
A culturally and language adapted i-CBT intervention for Farsi/Dari speaking youth migrants and refugees. The intervention targets mild to moderate common mental health problems.
Locations(1)
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NCT06828276