ACT training for parents and kids at risk
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a 6-week program using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help reduce parental burnout and improve child well-being. It is for Cantonese-speaking families in Hong Kong who are experiencing emotional distress or are at risk of domestic violence.
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Who can take part
- You must be a Cantonese-speaking Hong Kong resident.
- Parents must be 19 to 65 years old and the primary caregiver of a child aged 3 to 11.
- A school social worker must have identified your family as at risk of domestic violence or emotional distress.
- You must be able to attend all six weekly sessions and complete the follow-up assessments.
- Parents cannot have severe mental illness, developmental disabilities, or active substance abuse that would interfere with the program.
- Children cannot have a diagnosed psychological or medical condition.
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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