Test a short PTSD talk therapy for people in Botswana
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a brief counseling intervention for people who have PTSD symptoms. It aims to see if a short, structured approach can help reduce PTSD symptoms for adults in Botswana.
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Who can take part
- You can understand and communicate in Setswana or English
- A clinician must diagnose you with a serious mental health condition in this study (schizophrenia, schizophreniform, schizoaffective, bipolar disorder, or severe depression)
- You must also meet PTSD criteria based on a questionnaire called PCL-5
- You are not currently in psychotherapy specifically for PTSD
- You are not currently taking PTSD medicines being adjusted to treat PTSD symptoms
- You must be able to consent and answer interview questions, and you have not had suicidal thoughts with an attempt in the past 6 months
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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