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Abstract The objective of this study was to conduct a randomized control trial investigating the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) compared to a trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy (TF-CBT) in treating symptoms of posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) in female Afghan adolescents. Participants were randomly assigned to the ACT (20 participants; M = 14.8 [SD = 1.93]), TF-CBT (20 participants; M = 14.80 [SD = 1.85]), or waiting control group (23 part

ABSTRACT Background: Afghan adolescents have been exposed to decades of war, displacement, and limited access to mental health care. Memory Training for Recovery–Adolescent Plus (METRA+) was developed to address posttraumatic stress (PTSD), depression, and social functioning through a brief, culturally adapted, and scalable approach. This pilot study evaluated the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of METRA + among Afghan refugee adolescents in Pakistan. Methods: A single-a

Memory-Focused Therapy (MFT) is an integrative psychological intervention developed to reduce trauma symptoms, emotional distress, and maladaptive cognitive processes among Afghan youth exposed to war and terrorist violence. Preliminary findings showed significant improvements in PTSD, depression, anxiety, resilience, and posttraumatic growth, suggesting that MFT may be a feasible and culturally adaptable intervention for conflict-affected adolescents in humanitarian settings