Disrupting the Anger Cycle: Evaluating a CBT Approach for Adolescents Affected by War in a Pretest-Posttest Analysis
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By
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Ahmad Maher Ibrahim Al Sayeh
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Fernando Jesús Plaza del Pino
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Walid Theeb Mohammad Abo Adas
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April 21, 2026
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Clinical Scorecard: Disrupting the Anger Cycle: Evaluating a CBT Approach for Adolescents Affected by War in a Pretest-Posttest Analysis
At a Glance
| Category | Detail |
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| Condition | Anger dysregulation in war-traumatized adolescents |
| Key Mechanisms | Cognitive restructuring and emotion regulation |
| Target Population | Syrian and Palestinian adolescents exposed to war-related trauma |
| Care Setting | Humanitarian context in Jordan |
Key Highlights
- High feasibility and participant retention in the intervention
- Significant reductions in anger severity post-intervention
- Improvements in emotion regulation observed
- Culturally adapted CBT intervention shows promise
- Need for future research with randomized controlled designs
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
- Assess anger severity and emotion regulation using validated self-report measures
Management
- Implement culturally adapted cognitive behavioral group interventions
Monitoring & Follow-up
- Evaluate changes in anger severity and emotion regulation post-intervention
Risks
- Potential for unaddressed anger to escalate conflicts in humanitarian contexts
Patient & Prescribing Data
War-affected adolescents in humanitarian settings
Cognitive behavioral therapy can effectively reduce anger and improve emotional regulation
Clinical Best Practices
- Utilize structured techniques such as the ABCDE model and emotion regulation skills training
- Adapt interventions to resonate with local cultural norms and values
- Focus on skills-based approaches to address anger dysregulation
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