We argue that YEPs can be used as an adjunct to a trauma - specific psychological intervention or may be a primary intervention for youth who do not have access to trauma - specific treatment or in situations where youth or caregivers avoid
formal psychological treatment due to stigma and / or cultural beliefs.
And despite the new cautions against assuming people exposed to trauma are unable to rebound on their own, Watson says that she and peers in the field are hoping «to get the message across that people may need a little assistance to feel better or function better, without needing
formal diagnosis or
treatment,» to help overcome the stigma that remains attached to seeking
psychological help.