The Effectiveness of Culturally Adapted Cognitive Behavioral Intervention Among COVID-19 Survivors
Psychological Distress, Quality of Life, Depressive Symptoms
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Psychological Distress focused on measuring COVID-19, COVID-19 survivors, Psychological distress, Online intervention, Quality of life
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Being 18 years or above
- Getting infected with COVID-19 and currently, recovered
- Scoring 16 or above on Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Imminent suicidal risk
- Having a severe psychiatric disorder (psychotic disorders, acute mania, substance/alcohol addiction, cluster B personality disorders)
Sites / Locations
- Koc University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Other
Intervention Arm: Culturally Adapted Cognitive Behavioral Intervention (CA-CBI)
Control Arm: Enhanced Treatment as Usual (ETA-U)
The experimental group will receive an 8-session CA-CBI in an online group format.
The control group will receive the information about freely available psychological support options. Also, they will receive brief psychoeducation about the mental health problems and psychological distress via online leaflets. After all the measurements are completed, the control group will be able to receive the CA-CBI.