Testing the effectiveness of the culturally adapted skills training START NOW to reduce mental health problems in adolescent refugees: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Author(s) : Janine Bacher, Christina Stadler, Eva Unternaehrer, Donja Brunner

Source : https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1408026

Abstract:

“Adolescent refugees are particularly vulnerable to mental health problems, as they experience many risk factors associated with their resettlement at crucial stages of their physical and emotional development. However, despite having a greater healthcare needs than others, they face significant barriers to accessing healthcare services. Therefore, this study aims to test the effectiveness of a low-threshold, culturally adapted version of the skills training START NOW – START NOW Adapted – in reducing mental health problems among adolescent refugees.”