A Transdiagnostic Internet Intervention for Parents of Children With Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms

Digital Parent-led Transdiagnostic Interventions for Child and Adolescent Anxiety and Depressive Disorders

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of a transdiagnostic, parent-led, Internet-delivered intervention in reducing child and adolescent internalizing problems.

Anxiety and depressive symptoms are common in children and adolescents. There is substantial research indicating that transdiagnostic Internet interventions are effective for adults and children with anxiety and depressive disorders; however, there is limited research on the efficacy of such programs aimed at parents of children and adolescents with anxiety and depressive symptoms. This study aims to investigate the efficacy of a transdiagnostic Internet intervention for parents of children with elevated anxiety and depressive symptoms.

Inclusion Criteria:

• parent of a child/ adolescent aged 6 to 14 years
• elevated internalizing problems
• have Internet access

Exclusion Criteria:

• undergoing psychotherapy/ pharmacological treatment