Mental Health First Aid Program for Parents in Low-Income Families
Brief Mental Health First Aid Program (bMHFA) for Parents to Improve Mental Health Literacy in Low-Income Families: A Three-Arm Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
This study tests if a short training program on mental health can help parents in low-income families better support their children's well-being.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 788 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hong Kong) |
| Trial ID | NCT06148922 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of a brief Mental Health First Aid Program (bMHFA) designed for parents in low-income families. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group, which will attend a 2-hour training session on mental health literacy, or a control group that will not receive the training. The study aims to assess improvements in mental health literacy among parents and the mental well-being of their children. Follow-up interviews will be conducted 12 months after the intervention to gather further insights.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are parents aged 18 and above, who speak Cantonese and read Chinese, and are from low-income households.
Not a fit: Parents and children with identified cognitive, behavioral, or mental problems may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance mental health literacy among parents, leading to better mental health outcomes for their children.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with similar mental health literacy interventions, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * aged 18 years or above * able to speak Cantonese and read Chinese * parenting at least one child aged 8-13 years * receiving Comprehensive Social Security Assistance or have a household income less than the half of the median * Children must be able to speak Cantonese and read Chinese Exclusion Criteria: * Parents and children with identified cognitive, behavioral, or mental problems will be excluded
Where this trial is running
Hong Kong
- The polytechnic university of Hong Kong — Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ka Wai Katherine Lam, Phd — the polytechnic university of hong kong
- Study coordinator: Ka Wai Katherine Lam, Phd
- Email: kw-katherine.lam@polyu.edu.hk
- Phone: 27666420
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.