Brief Videos Delivered by Text Messages as a Public Health Intervention for PTSD in Youth

"The intervention consists of brief videos delivered by text message, designed to deliver psychoeducation, coping strategies, and social support guidance for youth with PTSD. The focus is to reduce avoidance behaviors, increase exposure, change cognitions and enhance social support.~The text messages will follow a six-module curriculum, covering key PTSD recovery topics:~1. Psychoeducation on PTSD - Understanding symptoms, trauma responses, and brain plasticity.~2. Reducing Avoidance - Encouraging gradual engagement with feared thoughts and situations.~3. Cognitive Coping Strategies - Introducing cognitive restructuring techniques.~4. Behavioral Coping Strategies - Teaching relaxation techniques (e.g., deep breathing, grounding).~5. Social Support - Highlighting the role of social support and strategies to strengthen connections.~6. Maintenance and Relapse Prevention - Preparing for setbacks and reinforcing progress."