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.
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
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
Parallel
Culturally adapted i-CBT
BehavioralA 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.
Hopkins Symptom Checklist-25 (HSCL-25)
Assessment of anxiety and depressive symptoms. HSCL-25 consists of 25 items.Each item is rated on a scale from 1 to 4, where 1 means "Not at all" and 4 means "Extremely".Higher scores indicate a worse outcome, as they reflect greater severity of symptoms.
Psychological Outcome Profiles (PSYCHLOPS)
Impact of problematic area on function. PSYCHLOPS questionnaire consists of 4 items. These items are designed to capture the patient's main problem, the impact of this problem on their daily life, and their overall well-being. Each question in PSYCHLOPS is scored on a scale from 0 to 5, where 0 indicates no problem and 5 indicates the most severe problem. Higher scores indicate a worse outcome, as they reflect greater severity of problems or distress.
Insomnia Severity Index (ISI)
Assessment of severity of insomnia symptoms. ISI consists of 7 items, each rated on a scale from 0 to 4.Higher scores indicate a worse outcome, as they reflect more severe insomnia symptoms.
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PG-13)
Assessment of prolonged grief disorder. The PG-13 consists of 13 items, each rated on a scale from 1 to 5, where 1 means "Not at all" and 5 means "Several times a day". Higher scores indicate a worse outcome, as they reflect more severe symptoms of prolonged grief.
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist (PCL-5)
Assessment of symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. The PCL-5 consists of 20 items, each rated on a scale from 0 to 4. The total score ranges from 0 to 80. Higher scores indicate a worse outcome, as they reflect greater severity of PTSD symptoms.
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Karolinska Institutet
Lead sponsor
Linkoeping University
Collaborator
