Journal of Traumatic Stress

Volume 24, Issue 2 p. 155-165

Research Article

School-based intervention programs for PTSD symptoms: A review and meta-analysis^†

Erika S. Rolfsnes,

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Erika S. Rolfsnes

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University of Stavanger

Department of Student Support Services, International School of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway.

International School of Stavanger, Treskeveien 3, N-4043 Stavanger, NorwaySearch for more papers by this author

Thormod Idsoe,

Thormod Idsoe

University of Stavanger and Center for Crisis Psychology

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Erika S. Rolfsnes,

Corresponding Author

Erika S. Rolfsnes

[email protected]

University of Stavanger

Department of Student Support Services, International School of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway.

International School of Stavanger, Treskeveien 3, N-4043 Stavanger, NorwaySearch for more papers by this author

Thormod Idsoe,

Thormod Idsoe

University of Stavanger and Center for Crisis Psychology

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First published: 18 March 2011

https://doi.org/10.1002/jts.20622

Citations: 125

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This manuscript is partially based on a thesis written by Erika S. Rolfsnes, submitted to the University of Stavanger on May 25, 2009. Thormod Idsoe supervised the work.

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Abstract

This is a review and meta-analysis of school-based intervention programs targeted at reducing symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Nineteen studies conducted in 9 different countries satisfied the inclusionary criteria. The studies dealt with various kinds of type I and type II trauma exposure. Sixteen studies used cognitive–behavioral therapy methods; the others used play/art, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, and mind-body techniques. The overall effect size for the 19 studies was d = 0.68 (SD = 0.41), indicating a medium-large effect in relation to reducing symptoms of PTSD. The authors' findings suggest that intervention provided within the school setting can be effective in helping children and adolescents following traumatic events.

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