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ReviewAvicenna journal of medicine2026

From Trauma to Resilience: A Systematic Review of Psychological Intervention Strategies for War-Affected Children and Adolescents.

Raghad H Alkhalifah, Bana AlBani, Nasser E Alotaibi, Waleed D Khubzan, Reema M Alharbi, Abdulhadi J Alotaibi, Reema Alsweed, Abdullah Alqifari

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Review in Avicenna journal of medicine, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Raghad H AlkhalifahCollege of Medicine, Qassim University, Qassim, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0009-0003-1055-3821
Bana AlBaniCollege of Medicine, AlMaarefa University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0009-0000-5318-8877
Nasser E AlotaibiCollege of Medicine, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, AlKharj, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0009-0003-8660-8219
Waleed D KhubzanCollege of Medicine, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0009-0009-9943-9585
Reema M AlharbiCollege of Medicine, Qassim University, Qassim, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0009-0006-5086-9195
Abdulhadi J AlotaibiDepartment of Medicine, Vision Colleges, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0009-0003-4781-8133
Reema AlsweedCollege of Medicine, Qassim University, Qassim, Saudi Arabia.
Abdullah AlqifariDepartment of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia.

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Abstract

Globally, 1 in 10 children are impacted by war, with over 24,000 violations documented in 2020 alone. These children face persistent mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This systematic review evaluates current psychological interventions for war-affected children. Following PRISMA guidelines, 10 studies (2013-2021) from conflict zones in non-high-income countries were analyzed. Clinical interventions such as the Teaching Recovery Techniques (TRTs) are crucial; TRT is a low-cost intervention implementable by trained nonprofessionals under supervision. Findings revealed that TRT showed promise, especially when combined with parenting sessions, underscoring the importance of caregiver involvement. School-based programs were effective in addressing PTSD and anxiety symptoms, highlighting the key role of schools and trained teachers. Reading interventions improved affect recognition, and life-skills approaches enhanced social coping, but the most impactful strategies integrated caregivers. Successful interventions combined parental and community support, emphasizing cultural adaptation and individualized approaches for sustained mental health improvements.

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PMCPMC13086512

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