Severe psychological trauma causes lasting damage — this program acts as a vaccine.
The World Health Organization developed an intervention that can cut the damaging effects of trauma by half. However, given its newness, it is unknown to many, at times hard to find, and cumbersome on older phones common in crisis zones.
To solve this, the current platform hosts every available edition for free — across 48 languages — so you can easily find it, access, and share with those who may need it rapidly.
Key adaptations:
- Fast in-line content viewer instead of large file downloads.
- Adaptive content presentation based on speed of connection.
- Functional on older "no-JavaScript" browsers.
On a side note, you may also download the longer facilitator audio files, or contact the WHO to learn more from the relevant pages.
For those not in a crisis or war-zone situation, this represents an accessible, stigma-free, evidence-based way to learn the core elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
The evidence
How to use
Access the intervention in your language
Developed by the World Health Organization and adapted locally by regional health organizations worldwide. Choose a region to find your language.
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Originally published by the World Health Organization. Hosted here under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO.
These individuals and organizations helped carry this program to communities in crisis — through broadcasts, outreach, and the willingness to amplify a message when it mattered most.
- Alireza Hekmatshoar
- Debbie Amini
- Radio IRAN KIRN 670 AM
- Asr Emrooz
- Laureline Soler
- Soheil Alimadad