Effect of a Multicomponent Behavioral Intervention in Adults Impaired by Psychological Distress in a Conflict-Affected Area of Pakistan

P Akhtar, M Van Ommeren, S Farooq, D Wang, M Sijbrandij, A Chiumento, H Nazir
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2016
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Journal article
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Pakistan
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Humanitarian Research
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Describes a randomised control trial to assess the effectiveness of the problem management plus (PM+) treatment for adults impaired by psychological distress. After 3 months of treatment, the intervention group had significantly lower anxiety and depression scores and lower rates of depressive disorder compared with those in the enhanced usual care group.

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