None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Vipassana based Mindful Parenting Program delivered through face to face for Mothers: The program consists of eight sessions of 60 to 90 minutes, delivered via face to face individual s
Sponsors
Indian Council of Social Science Research
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Mothers of children aged 4-17 years diagnosed with predominantly emotional/internalising OR predominantly behavioural/externalising child and adolescent psychiatric disorders. Mothers aged 23 years or older. Mothers with at least a high school education. Willingness to participate in the study and provide informed consent. Access to a smartphone with a reliable internet connection.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Current participation of mothers in any other structured parenting program. Severe psychiatric disorders in mothers that may interfere with participation (e.g., active psychosis, mania, severe substance dependence etc). Mothers of Children with predominantly neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorders, intellectual disability as primary diagnosis), mixed presentation, or psychiatric emergencies.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduction in mothers stress as measured by the Parental Stress Scale. Improvement in mindfulness as measured by the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire Short Form. Reduction in emotion dysregulation as measured by the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale. Reduction in poor parenting patterns as measured by the Alabama Parenting Questionnaire.Timepoint: The participants in all three arms will be assessed for primary outcomes at baseline, 3 months post intervention and 6 months post intervention. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduction in emotional and behavioural symptoms in children, as reported by mothers, measured using the parent version of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. Improved parent child relationship as assessed by the Child Parent Relationship Scale. Improved family functioning as measured by the Family Assessment Device s General Functioning subscale.Timepoint: The participants in all three arms will be assessed for secondary outcomes at baseline, 3 months post intervention and 6 months post intervention. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactAMARESHA C
Lokopriya Gopinath Bordoloi Regional Institute of Mental Health (LGBRIMH)
Outcome results
None listed