Psychological intervention to improve parenting skills for preschool children with mental health issues

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Skills4Parenting+, a psychological intervention designed for preschool children aged 3 to 6 years who exhibit psychological problems due to adversity. The intervention consists of 6 to 8 weekly sessions focused on enhancing parental reflective functioning and positive parenting skills. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an immediate intervention group or a delayed intervention group, with assessments conducted at multiple time points to measure outcomes. The study seeks to provide a preventive and remedial approach to address the mental health needs of children and their families.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age between 3 and 6 years old, inclusive
* Signaling in the screening (≥16 in the SDQ total scale)
* CBCL (i.e., ≥60 on the Internalizing and/or Externalizing Scale) OR Parents report a high pandemic impact
* Parental informed consent and commitment to the planned psychological intervention.
* Parent is the child's legal guardian

Exclusion Criteria:

* Already receiving psychological intervention
* Presence of psychological problems not related to an adverse situation or not likely to be monitored within the scope of the proposed intervention (for example, autism spectrum or intellectual development disorders or, domestic violence, neglect or abuse prior to the adverse situation);
* Do not speak or understand Portuguese

Where it's running

• University of Minho
  Braga, Braga District, Portugal Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Bárbara Figueiredo
• Email: bbfi@psi.uminho.pt
• Phone: 939993937

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.