Purpose This study evaluated the effectiveness of the Thank You, Sorry, Love (TSL) program in improving family functioning and mental health among runaway and homeless youths (RHYs). Methods A quasi-experimental design was used with 24 RHYs (12 in the TSL group and 12 in the Treatment as Usual [TAU]). Both groups received 3 months of follow-up case management; the TSL group participated in a 10-week TSL intervention, while the TAU received a standard family recovery program. Assessments of family functioning and mental health were conducted at pretest, posttest, and follow-up. Results Compared to the TAU, the TSL group showed significantly greater improvements in both family functioning and mental health across time points. Discussion The TSL program is a promising intervention to improve family dynamics and mental health in RHYs. Fostering gratitude, forgiveness, and positive communication offers a practical framework for supporting long-term recovery.

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评估 TSL 计划对离家出走和无家可归青年的有效性


目的 本研究评估了谢谢、对不起、爱 （TSL） 计划在改善离家出走和无家可归青年 （RHY） 的家庭功能和心理健康方面的有效性。方法 采用 24 个 RHYs 的准实验设计 （TSL 组 12 个，常规治疗 [TAU] 组 12 个）。两组均接受 3 个月的随访病例管理;TSL 组参加了为期 10 周的 TSL 干预，而 TAU 接受了标准的家庭恢复计划。在前测、后测和随访时对家庭功能和心理健康进行评估。结果 与 TAU 相比，TSL 组在各个时间点的家庭功能和心理健康方面均表现出显著更大的改善。讨论 TSL 计划是一项很有前途的干预措施，可以改善 RHY 的家庭动态和心理健康。培养感恩、宽恕和积极沟通为支持长期康复提供了一个实用的框架。