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Promoting Children's Mental Health: The Effects of a Parenting Program

Canada315 participantsStarted 2014-02

Plain-language summary

The objectives of the How-to parenting program are 1) to improve optimal parenting style, and 2) to foster children mental health (i.e. decrease in internalized and externalized problems, and well-being). The investigators expect that parents assigned to experimental groups will show improvements in parenting over time (i.e improvements in parental affiliation, parental structure and parental attitude toward autonomy), whereas parents in control groups will not show such improvements (i.e., stable or declining parenting quality). The investigators also expect children of parents in experimental groups to experience improvements in child mental health (i.e., fewer internalized and externalized psychological problems and increased well-being), whereas children whose parents are on the wait list will not show improvements over time (i.e., stable or deteriorating mental health and well-being).

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Parents must have a child (5-12 years old) attending a participating grade school Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to communicate in the language in which the study is conducted (i.e., French)

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.