Plain-English translation of NCT06455397 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing BEAM, a smartphone-based program designed to help parents manage mental health challenges like depression and anxiety while improving their parenting skills. The program combines short videos, skill-building exercises, peer support, and one-on-one coaching with trained staff—all delivered through your phone over 12 weeks. Research shows that when parents get support for their own mental health, their young children benefit too, with better emotional development and fewer behavioral problems.
Many parents struggle with depression, anxiety, and parenting stress, but traditional therapy is hard to access because of long waitlists, cost, childcare demands, and not knowing where to find help. This trial exists to test whether a smartphone app can reach more parents and help both them and their young children at the same time—addressing a major gap in mental health care.
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Over 12 weeks, you would watch short videos (15–20 minutes per week) about managing stress and parenting skills, practice exercises to build new habits, and chat with a trained peer coach via phone, video, or messaging. You can also join online support groups with other parents and get connected to community resources like childcare or financial assistance. You'll also fill out brief surveys in the app to track how you're doing. The whole program fits into your phone, making it easier to access help without long waitlists or travel.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 5, 2026 · Not medical advice
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