@article {4681, title = {Commentary: Advancing an implementation science agenda on mental health and psychosocial responses in war-affected settings: comment on trials of a psychosocial intervention for youth affected by the Syrian crisis - by Panter-Brick et al. (2018)}, journal = {J Child Psychol Psychiatry}, volume = {59}, number = {5}, year = {2018}, note = {Betancourt, Theresa S
Fazel, Mina
eng
England
2018/04/19 06:00
J Child Psychol Psychiatry. 2018 May;59(5):542-544. doi: 10.1111/jcpp.12870.}, month = {May}, pages = {542-544}, abstract = {Syria{\textquoteright}s civil conflict has created the largest humanitarian disaster of our time, causing massive population displacement, tremendous exposure to trauma, and loss. Advancing the mental health and psychosocial responses of war-affected populations both during acute humanitarian emergencies and in post-conflict transition is imperative in forging a constructive implementation agenda. This study makes an important contribution in building evidence toward effective interventions to advance the mental health and well-being of those affected by the Syrian crisis. Using an innovative approach, this work demonstrates that a thoughtful, ethical, and scientifically valid trial can be carried out in the midst of mass displacement. Further research is urgently needed on the effectiveness of interventions for vulnerable populations, with a growing need to embed studies of evidence-based mental health interventions within humanitarian responses.}, isbn = {1469-7610 (Electronic)
0021-9630 (Linking)}, author = {Betancourt, T. S. and Fazel, M.} }