Authors’ contributions
The overall Strengths project was lead by MS, with input from all consortium members. EASE was developed by the World Health Organization, and AM, CS and MvO contributed to the implementation of the trials to test its effectiveness. The design of the feasibility trial in Lebanon was lead by MJ and FB, with input from all authors. Implementation of the study was coordinated by KS and FS, with oversight from FB and MJ. MA, AM, and FB contributed to training and supervision of facilitators. ReC and EZ supported implementation in Lebanon. Quantitative analysis was conducted by JK, and qualitative analysis was conducted by AG and KT, with support from FS and oversight from FB and MJ. FB lead the writing of the paper and all authors provided critical review and input. The authors read and approved the final manuscript.