Cognitive-behavioral intervention for young tsunami victims

• Main Authors: Pityaratstian N., Liamwanich K., Ngamsamut N., Narkpongphun A., Chinajitphant N., Burapakajornpong N., Thongphitakwong W., Khunchit W., Weerapakorn W., Rojanapornthip B., Jayasvasti K.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Online Access: http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-33947253382&partnerID=40&md5=0f71eaa3a413a42249bfbbfa0a6a2da7; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/handle/6653943832/2244
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of the cognitive-behavioral intervention provided to children by volunteer professionals in a tsunami-hit area in Thailand. The intervention was aimed to prevent the severe development of post traumatic stress symptoms, and to help the children who might recover s...