Parent training program aims to ease Kids' mental health struggles

NCT ID NCT05603000

First seen Jan 23, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study tests a 6-week group program called Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) for parents of children aged 7-15 with anxiety, depression, or behavior challenges. The program teaches parents advanced skills to help their child manage emotions and improve behavior. Researchers will compare families who receive the program immediately to those on a waitlist, measuring changes in both parent and child mental health over 4 months.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Maplewoods Centre for Family Therapy and Child Psychology, University of Guelph

    RECRUITING

    Guelph, Ontario, N1G 4S7, Canada

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Depression depressive disorder psychiatric disorder Psychological Well-Being

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