![]() Improvements in parent-child relationship and improved youth behaviour management have also been found. Furthermore, studies are indicating that mindfulness-based interventions for parents of children with chronic issues (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, developmental delays, autism) are effective for lessening parental stress and mental health problems. ![]() In addition to the benefits of programs that deliver mindfulness interventions directly to children, programs that target parents and parents appear to be effective in improving parental functioning and in turn, promote child outcomes. This suggests that mindfulness interventions may be particularly relevant for those with clinical levels of psychological disorders, a particularly relevant finding for our study given that children with epilepsy experience greater levels of depression, anxiety, learning disability and behavioural comorbidities. Furthermore, a recent systematic review and meta-analysis found that mindfulness interventions were three times more effective in alleviating psychological symptoms among children with clinically diagnosed psychological disorders (such as anxiety, learning disability and externalizing disorders), compared with healthy controls. The few well conducted studies on mindfulness interventions in children without physical health issues have reported reduced symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress, reduced maladaptive coping and rumination, and improved behavioural and emotional self-regulation and focus. However, evidence to-date indicates that mindfulness interventions for children and youth are feasible, accepted and enjoyed by participants. There has been far less research on mindfulness with children and youth than in adults studies that have been done have been plagued with methodological limitations including small numbers, lack of randomization or control groups. In a recent Cochrane review of psychological interventions for people with epilepsy, three studies specifically examined mindfulness-based techniques for adults with epilepsy and determined positive outcomes on mental health, HRQOL and seizure outcomes. Meta-analyses report overall medium effect sizes of 0.50 to 0.59 across these outcomes. Mindfulness-based interventions are effective, well-validated interventions for several adult outcomes including physical and mental health, social and emotional well-being, and cognition. Recognizing that medical management for chronic illness such as epilepsy does not address the stress and co-occurring psychological issues experienced by many patients, mindfulness-based interventions have been increasingly utilized. ![]() Condition or diseaseĮpilepsy in Children Mindfulness Quality of Lifeīehavioral: Making Mindfulness Matter© (M3) Note: Due to COVID-19, the format has been modified for online delivery (from community-based) and the intervention has been restarted. This pilot RCT is needed to refine the implementation of the intervention to families with a child with epilepsy, and collect information pertaining to the feasibility and effectiveness of the intervention in preparation for a subsequent multi-centred trial across Canada. M3 is live-online parent and child program that incorporates mindful awareness, social-emotional learning skills, neuroscience, and positive psychology. The investigators propose the Making Mindfulness Matter© (M3) program as an intervention to improve health related quality of life and mental-health for CWE and their parents. Mindfulness-based interventions may provide an ideal vector to target unmet mental healthcare needs in patients with epilepsy and their families. Up to 80% of children with epilepsy (CWE) may face cognitive, psychiatric, and/or behavioral comorbidities with significant unmet mental health needs. Why Should I Register and Submit Results?Įpilepsy is a debilitating condition characterized by spontaneous, unprovoked seizures.
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