Group therapy to improve well-being in first-time prisoners
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests two group therapy approaches to help people in prison feel less distressed, cope better, and improve well-being. If you're eligible and join, the goal is to support your mental health during incarceration.
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Who can take part
- You are in prison for the first time
- You have been incarcerated for at least 3 months
- You have mild to severe symptoms of depression or anxiety
- Your overall well-being score is below 6.4 on a standard well-being survey
- You understand and can respond in Urdu
- You are not currently receiving any psychiatric medication or therapy
- Your offense is not murder or rape
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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