Study on support for anxious parents
The study 'Prevention of Anxiety Disorders in Children of Parents with Anxiety' examines the impact of providing support to parents suffering from anxiety. The aim is to reduce the risk that children developing hindering anxiety.
The project commenced in 2021 at the Department of Global Public Health at Karolinska Institutet and encompasses 215 families. Currently, three-year follow-ups with the study participants are being conducted, and enrollment in the study is closed.
Background
Developing preventive interventions that can reduce the risk of anxiety in children is an important area of research. Anxiety and worry are common in children, and children of parents who suffer from anxiety constitute a particular risk group.
Against this background, we aimed to investigate whether support for anxious parents can promote children's mental well-being and reduce the risk of them being hindered by anxiety and fear. By providing parents with increased knowledge and the opportunity to practice concrete parenting strategies, we hope to observe positive effects on children's well-being over time.
Contact for the project
Johan Åhlén
Project managerFounded by
The Swedish Research Council
Söderströmska - Königska foundation
Fredrik and Ingrid Thuring’s foundation
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