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August 1, 2026Middle East Current PsychiatryOpen Access

The impact of genocide on PTSD treatment in Gaza: focusing therapy and trauma-focused CBT interventions

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MAMohamed AltawilNPNora PärrRFRob Foxcroft

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Overview

Randomized trial compares trauma-focused therapy and CBT effectiveness in Gaza amidst genocide, suggesting need for community-focused methods.

Key Points

  • This study explores the effectiveness of Trauma Focused CBT and Focusing Therapy on PTSD in individuals from Gaza before and during the genocide.
  • 827 participants referred to a local mental health center were assessed for PTSD before and after therapy.
  • Participants were divided into groups receiving either Trauma Focused CBT or Focusing Therapy, with 12 sessions each.
  • Assessments utilized a validated PTSD scale and compared pre- and post-treatment outcomes.
  • 69.6% of participants evaluated before genocide demonstrated PTSD, increasing to 82% during genocide.
  • 78.3% of participants in the pre-genocide group showed significant symptom reduction; only 52.5% showed similar reduction during genocide.
  • Group interventions before genocide were more effective; individual treatment during genocide was often the only option.

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Altawil et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6d9833e258b358b3c6b321https://doi.org/10.1186/s43045-026-00662-x
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