Can parent and teacher training boost child mental health? NYC study seeks answers
NCT ID NCT04276363
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study involved 458 pre-K students and their families from 81 high-poverty NYC schools. Researchers tested whether a program called ParentCorps, combined with teacher training, could improve children's emotional well-being and social skills. Parents and teachers reported on children's anger, attention, and social behavior over time. The goal is to understand how to better support young children's mental health in school settings.
What this could mean
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Active substance
ParentCorps family engagement program and teacher professional learning sessions
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward effective ways to support child mental health and family involvement in high-poverty schools.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to other settings or populations.
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NYU Langone Health
New York, New York, 10016, United States