Scalable Digital Support Reduces Distress in Caregivers of Depressed Patients: Results from a Large-Scale RCT
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Scalable Digital Support Reduces Distress in Caregivers of Depressed Patients: Results from a Large-Scale RCT

A large-scale randomized controlled trial reveals that online self-help programs, featuring either automated or individualized psychological support, significantly reduce the mental health burden on informal caregivers of people with depression, offering a scalable solution for integrated healthcare services.
ACT-Based Parenting Interventions Significantly Reduce Caregiver Stress and Improve Child Outcomes in Autism Spectrum Disorder
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ACT-Based Parenting Interventions Significantly Reduce Caregiver Stress and Improve Child Outcomes in Autism Spectrum Disorder

A randomized clinical trial demonstrates that an 8-week Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) program significantly reduces parental stress and improves psychological flexibility and parenting competence, while also yielding positive secondary benefits for children's emotional and behavioral health over a 6-month period.