Psychological help study for refugees in Switzerland
Part of Injuries & trauma, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a brief psychological program (Problem Management Plus, or PM+) to see if it helps refugees and asylum seekers feel better. If you are feeling stressed, anxious, or down, this may be an option for you.
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Who can take part
- You are a refugee or asylum seeker aged 16 or older.
- You live in a participating Swiss town or transitional asylum center where the program is offered.
- You speak one of these languages: German, English, French, Arabic, Farsi, Kurdish, Tigrinya, Turkish, Ukrainian, Russian, Tamil, or Pashto.
- You have been feeling moderate to high levels of stress, worry, or sadness in the past month.
- You do not have a serious health issue (like a major mental illness or risk of suicide) that would need immediate medical care.
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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