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Comment
. 2018 Apr;6(4):e354-e356.
doi: 10.1016/S2214-109X(18)30102-5.

Who benefits from psychosocial support interventions in humanitarian settings?

Brandon A Kohrt  1 , Suzan J Song  2
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Who benefits from psychosocial support interventions in humanitarian settings?

Brandon A Kohrt et al. Lancet Glob Health. 2018 Apr.
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Conflict of interest statement

We declare no competing interests.

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Figure 1
Figure 1. Conceptual pathways to frame the role of focused psychosocial support programmes
Figure is based on the findings of Purgato and colleagues. (A) Clinical treatment pathway. (B) Protective factors pathway. (C) Promotive factors pathway. PTSD=post-traumatic stress disorder.
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