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The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of an arts-based intervention in fostering cultural resilience and alleviating stress among refugees.

June 14, 2026Open Access

ACCEPT ART for Refugees: An Arts-Based ACT Intervention to Strengthen Cultural Resilience and Reduce Stress in Contexts of Displacement

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CVChristina VedarAlanus University of Arts and Social Sciences KRKatrin RöhligBundesministerium für Forschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt SKSusann KobusAlanus University of Arts and Social Sciences

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Randomized trial assesses an arts-based intervention to enhance cultural resilience and reduce stress in displaced individuals, indicating positive mental health outcomes.

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The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of an arts-based intervention in fostering cultural resilience and alleviating stress among refugees.
Implemented an arts-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach
Targeted individuals experiencing forced migration and cultural displacement
Utilized qualitative and quantitative assessments before and after the intervention.
Significant improvements in emotional stability (p<0.05)
Enhanced psychological flexibility with effect size of 0.7 (95% CI 0.4-1.0)
Strengthened cultural belonging reported by 80% of participants.

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Vedar et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2e479db1cc60ccdea8c1af https://doi.org/10.3205/26isfam084

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Randomized trial assesses an arts-based intervention to enhance cultural resilience and reduce stress in displaced individuals, indicating positive mental health outcomes.

ACCEPT ART for Refugees: An Arts-Based ACT Intervention to Strengthen Cultural Resilience and Reduce Stress in Contexts of Displacement

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ACCEPT ART for Refugees: An Arts-Based ACT Intervention to Strengthen Cultural Resilience and Reduce Stress in Contexts of Displacement

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