Youth and Resilience in Postconflict Settings: An Intervention for War-Affected Youth in Sierra Leone

This study reviews findings from the 14-year Longitudinal Study of War-Affected Youth in Sierra Leone and a recent intervention study examining a short-term group cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)-based intervention for war-affected youth, and discusses the implications of the impact of interventions for understanding and promoting resilience in war-affected youth. The results suggest that group CBT approaches may be a cost-effective means of targeting support to youth most in need of psychosocial support in postconflict settings.Human Development 2016;59:64-80
Source: Human Development - Category: Child Development Source Type: research