For clinicians, these findings underscore the need to adapt traditional techniques into neurodiversity-sensitive and culturally grounded practices. For policymakers, the evidence supports integrating play therapy into national mental health guidelines and insurance frameworks as a cost-effective, transdiagnostic intervention. Ultimately, bridging the gap between Western frameworks and regional adaptations is essential for creating a more inclusive and evidence-based global mental health strategy.
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