Helping parents of children with learning and attentional disabilities build resilience
Adaptation of virtual group interventions to promote resilience among English and Spanish speaking parents of children with Learning and Attentional Disabilities (LAD)
This study is testing a friendly online program called SMART-LAD that helps parents of kids with learning and attention challenges by teaching them stress-relief techniques and providing a supportive community to boost their well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10848137 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a remote group intervention designed to support parents of children with learning and attentional disabilities. The program, called SMART-LAD, adapts an existing mind-body resiliency intervention to meet the unique needs of these parents, who often experience high levels of stress and mental health challenges. Through virtual sessions, parents will learn coping strategies and techniques to enhance their resilience and overall well-being. The goal is to improve their mental and physical health outcomes while providing a supportive community.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are English and Spanish-speaking parents of children aged 0-21 with learning and attentional disabilities.
Not a fit: Parents of children without learning or attentional disabilities may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the mental health and resilience of parents, leading to better outcomes for both them and their children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with similar mind-body interventions for stress management, indicating a promising approach for this population.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Park, Elyse R. — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Park, Elyse R.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.