About this trial
This pilot study aims to evaluate the feasibility and probable impact of a low intensity psychosocial intervention program designed to help individuals to manage their stress levels. Consequently, this study will implement and measure the feasibility, randomization, retention, assessment procedures, and preliminary effects of the Self-Help Plus (SH+) program developed by the World Health Organization. This intervention, which has been used among immigrants and has proven to be effective, is intended to be implemented for the first time among distressed young Turkish-speaking women in Türkiye (ages between 18 and 29). Participants who will receive this intervention program will be compared with others in the control group who experience similar stress levels but will not receive SH+ during the trial period. Participants in the control group will receive SH+ after the completion of follow-up assessments at 3 months.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
being a woman
being ages between 18 and 29
being fluent in Turkish
having high levels of psychological distress (scoring above 15 on the Turkish version of the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K-10)
Disqualifiers
having an imminent risk of suicide (measured by WHO PM+ assessment tool)
having a diagnosis for severe mental disorder (e.g., psychotic disorders or substance dependence)
having cognitive impairment (e.g., received a diagnosis of dementia or severe intellectual disability)
currently receiving psychological treatment, e.g., therapy.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Self-Help Plus