Psychotherapeutic Intervention Reduces the Rate of Psychological Diorders Among Children Associated with Armed Groups in Northeastern Nigeria

This pretest-post study assessed the prevalence of psychological disorders among children associated with armed groups (Boko Haram) in northeastern Nigeria. Results showed a significant drop at post-test relative to pre-test, in depression, PTSD, and anxiety following six weeks of psychotherapeutic intervention. We recommend an expansion of appropriate psychological interventions.