Mental health support for parents in child welfare
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if providing mental health support to parents involved with child welfare services can reduce depression and anxiety. It aims to help parents who are struggling, regardless of whether they are the biological parent or guardian.
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Who can take part
- You are a parent or have a parenting role for a child under 18.
- A child welfare report has been made for the child, or you asked for help from child welfare services yourself.
- You can read a questionnaire in one of the available languages or have help from an interpreter.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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