LightBEAM Program for Parenting and Mental Health
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests the LightBEAM program, an online tool designed to help parents manage stress and improve mental health. It aims to evaluate LightBEAM's effectiveness compared to no treatment, focusing on reducing depression, anxiety, and parenting stress. This program suits Canadian parents caring for a child aged 18 to 107 months who feel stressed or anxious and have internet access. Participants will use the app for 12 weeks, watching short videos, tracking progress, and joining online forums. The goal is to make mental health support more accessible, especially in remote or underserved areas. As an unphased trial, this study offers parents a unique opportunity to access innovative mental health support tools.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems focused on providing additional support through an app, so you may not need to change your medication routine.
What prior data suggests that the LightBEAM program is safe for participants?
Research shows that the BEAM program, the foundation for LightBEAM, is generally user-friendly. Earlier studies found that BEAM can reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and strict parenting behaviors. This suggests the app is safe for parents managing mental health issues. No major reports of negative effects have emerged, making it a promising option for online mental health support. Since LightBEAM is built on BEAM, it is expected to be equally safe and effective.12345
Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the Light Building Emotional Awareness and Mental Health (BEAM) Program because it offers a fresh approach to parenting and mental health support. Unlike traditional therapy, which often involves in-person sessions, this program provides a flexible, self-paced delivery method through weekly online videos and exercises. It also emphasizes community support by connecting participants with peer coaches and other parents via an online forum. This combination of digital accessibility and social interaction makes it a unique tool for empowering parents to improve their mental well-being and parenting skills.
What evidence suggests that the LightBEAM program is effective for improving parental mental health and child well-being?
Research has shown that the BEAM program effectively reduces depression and anxiety symptoms in parents. Studies found that parents using BEAM reported less harshness with their children, suggesting the program improves parent-child interactions. By addressing parents' stress and mental health, BEAM may also benefit children's development and emotional well-being. In this trial, participants in the LightBEAM Program Group will complete 12 weeks of the LightBEAM program. This program builds on BEAM's success, aiming to offer these benefits to more families through an online platform.13567
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
The LightBEAM program trial is for parents in Canada with a child aged 18-107 months who are experiencing distress such as depression, anxiety, or anger. It's designed to help those facing barriers to mental health support, including families in remote areas or on waitlists.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants complete 12 weeks of the LightBEAM program, including weekly videos, exercises, and progress tracking
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in mental health and parenting outcomes
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- The Light Building Emotional Awareness and Mental Health (BEAM) Program
Trial Overview
This study tests the LightBEAM app-based program which includes videos on parenting and mental health, progress tracking, online forums, and skill-reinforcing exercises. The goal is to improve family well-being by reducing parental distress and enhancing parent-child relationships.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Participants will complete 12 weeks of the LightBEAM program. Participants will be instructed to move through the weekly videos and practice exercises at a self-guided pace. Each week of LightBEAM includes: (a) 12-16 minutes of therapeutic mental health and parenting video content, (b) exercises to practice key skills, (c) access to the online forum to cultivate social support through interaction with other parents and peer coaches, and (d) a brief in-app survey for progress monitoring.
Participants in the waitlist control group will be informed via email that they have been assigned to the waitlist condition. Along with this notification, they will receive a list of Canada-wide mental health and parenting resources, which they may choose to access at their discretion. Participants will be instructed to continue with any existing services or support they are utilizing as usual during the wait period. Following the completion of the wait period, participants will be notified and provided access to begin the 12-week LightBEAM program. Once enrolled in LightBEAM participants will complete 12 weeks of the LightBEAM program.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Manitoba
Lead Sponsor
Manitoba Centre for Health Policy
Collaborator
George & Fay Yee Centre for Healthcare Innovation
Collaborator
Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba
Collaborator
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
Collaborator
Citations
Building Emotional Awareness and Mental Health (BEAM)
This trial's secondary aim is to measure BEAM's effectiveness in improving short-term child mental health and developmental outcomes using ...
Building Emotional Awareness and Mental Health (BEAM)
The BEAM program offers a promising solution to address elevated parental mental health symptoms, parenting stress, and related child functioning concerns.
Building Emotional Awareness and Mental Health (BEAM) ...
Clinical trials to date evaluating BEAM have shown promising results, demonstrating reductions in parent depression, anxiety, and harsh parenting practices.
Building Emotional Awareness and Mental Health (BEAM)
The BEAM program offers a promising solution to address elevated parental mental health symptoms, parenting stress, and related child functioning concerns.
LightBEAM Program for Parenting and Mental Health
Clinical trials to date evaluating BEAM have shown promising results, demonstrating reductions in parent depression, anxiety, and harsh parenting practices.
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The BEAM program offers a promising solution to address elevated parental mental health symptoms, parenting stress, and related child functioning concerns.
Building Emotional Awareness and Mental Health (BEAM)
The BEAM program has promise as a novel, feasible and acceptable intervention for improving mental health among mothers of young children.
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