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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Digital Health
  • Clinical Intervention

Background:

  • Prolonged grief is a significant mental health concern.
  • Internet-based interventions show promise for mental health issues.
  • A therapist-supported online program was developed for prolonged grief in a Turkish population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of an internet-based, therapist-supported grief intervention.
  • To assess the intervention's impact on prolonged grief disorder symptoms in a Turkish sample.
  • To examine the feasibility and maintenance of treatment gains.

Main Methods:

  • Randomized controlled trial with a waitlist control group.
  • 10 structured online sessions using cognitive behavioral techniques and therapist feedback.
  • Assessments at pre-intervention, post-intervention, and 1- and 3-month follow-ups.

Main Results:

  • The intervention group showed significantly greater reductions in traumatic grief, meaning violation, depression, anxiety, and stress compared to the control group.
  • Improvements were maintained at both 1- and 3-month follow-ups.
  • The intervention demonstrated feasibility in a Turkish community sample.

Conclusions:

  • An internet-based, therapist-supported grief intervention is feasible and potentially effective for individuals at risk for prolonged grief disorder in a Turkish community.
  • The findings support the use of digital mental health interventions for complex grief.
  • Further research is warranted to confirm these preliminary results.