Strengthening Child Social-Emotional and Lifestyle Health in Families Experiencing Stress

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA · Dec 8, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at a special program designed to help parents improve the social and emotional well-being of their children, aged 3 to 9 years, who are facing tough challenges at home. The program aims to support families experiencing significant stress, such as financial difficulties, mental health issues, or trauma. By working together, parents and caregivers can learn ways to help their children develop better behaviors and healthier lifestyles.

To participate in this study, caregivers must be at least 18 years old, speak English, and be the primary guardian of a child who has concerns regarding their mood or behavior. It’s important that families are facing two or more major stressors, like those mentioned earlier. However, individuals with severe mental health issues or ongoing family violence are not eligible to join. Participants in the trial will receive support and resources to help strengthen their family's emotional health in a caring and structured environment.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Child between the ages of 3-9 years
• • 2. Parent/caregiver willing to engage in the intervention who
• • is at least 18 years of age
• • is primary caregiver or guardian for the participating child
• • has concerns about the child's mood, behavior, and/or lifestyle health
• • is experiencing two or more major stressors of the following: trauma history, mental health difficulties, living with HIV, racial discrimination, substance misuse, and/or financial strain
• • is English speaking.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • a. Parent or child has
• • a significant cognitive disability, developmental delay, or pervasive developmental disorder
• • active suicidal or homicidal ideation
• • psychotic symptoms (active hallucinations, delusions, or impaired thought processes)
• • ongoing family violence occurring within the home and/or active involvement of child protect services related to child maltreatment allegations.