Brief Counseling for Preschool Behavior Concerns in Primary Care
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a short counseling session to help parents manage behavior problems in young children (ages 1–5 years). The goal is to see if one focused conversation with a counselor in a pediatric clinic can help improve common behavior concerns like tantrums, defiance, or difficulty listening.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 18 months and 5 years old
- Your child has behavior concerns (such as tantrums, defiance, or trouble listening) or screened positive on a behavior checklist at the doctor's office
- You are at least 18 years old and a primary caregiver of the child
- You speak English or Spanish well enough to participate in counseling and complete study activities
- Your child does not have a moderate to severe intellectual disability
- Your child is not already receiving intensive behavior training elsewhere
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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