Support Groups in the Metaverse for Ukrainian Refugees
This study tests whether support groups held in virtual reality environments (the Metaverse) can help improve mental health and well-being for Ukrainian refugees. Participants will join one of three groups: a Metaverse support group, an in-person support group, or a control group, and researchers will compare how well each approach works.
Key Objective: This trial is testing whether virtual reality support groups can be an effective way to reduce mental health challenges and improve overall well-being in Ukrainian refugees.
Who to Consider: Ukrainian refugees interested in mental health support who are willing to participate in either a virtual reality support group, traditional in-person support group, or comparison group should consider enrolling.
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the efficacy of support groups held in the Metaverse, designed to promote mental health and well-being in Ukrainian refugees. Participants: * will be allocated to one of three conditions: (1) Metaverse support group (intervention); (2) In-Person support group (intervention); or (3) Waitlist. * will be asked to participate in 5 support group sessions, once per week, for each intervention condition. The Metaverse support groups will be compared with the In-Person support groups and with the Waitlist, to test: * the efficacy of the Metaverse condition compared to the In-Person condition. * the efficacy of the intervention conditions compared to the waitlist.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: \- Part of Ukrainian refugee communities Exclusion Criteria: * Younger than 18. * Not part of the Ukrainian refugee community. * Formally diagnosed with a mental disorder. * PTSD * Currently participating in any ongoing therapeutic intervention or treatment for mental health.