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Assessing the Coherence of Parents' Short Narratives Regarding their Child Using the Five-Minute Speech Sample Procedure

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Parenting and mental illness: a pilot group programme for parents.

Ruth Phelan¹, Lana Lee, Deb Howe

¹Central Coast Children and Young People's Mental Health, Northern Sydney Central Coast Health, Gosford, NSW, Australia.

Australasian Psychiatry : Bulletin of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists

|November 23, 2006

Summary

This pilot program for parents with mental illness showed positive results in children's behavior and parenting skills. Further research with larger groups is recommended to confirm these findings.

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Assessing the Coherence of Parents' Short Narratives Regarding their Child Using the Five-Minute Speech Sample Procedure

Assessing the Coherence of Parents' Short Narratives Regarding their Child Using the Five-Minute Speech Sample Procedure

Published on: September 19, 2019

Area of Science:

Mental Health Services Research
Parenting Interventions
Child Psychology

Background:

Parents with mental illness often face challenges in parenting.
Targeted support programs are needed to improve outcomes for these families.
Existing services may not adequately address the dual needs of parental mental health and child well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe a pilot group program for parents with mental illness.
To evaluate the program's impact on child behavior and parenting practices.
To assess participant satisfaction with the intervention.

Main Methods:

A 6-week group program was developed and implemented.
The program included weekly individual home visits post-group.
The Eyberg Child Behaviour Inventory and Parenting Scale were used for data collection.

Main Results:

Preliminary data suggest positive outcomes in children's behavior.
Improvements were noted in parenting practices among participants.
Participants reported a favorable view of the program.

Conclusions:

The pilot program demonstrated potential benefits for parents with mental illness and their children.
Findings indicate the need for replication with larger sample sizes and diverse settings.
Evidence-based programs like this are crucial for enhancing mental health service outcomes for families.