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Impact of a pediatric digital mental health intervention on caregiver sleep and stress: A retrospective exploration of moderators of improvement.
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- Family-Focused Digital Mental Health Care for Pediatric Oppositional Symptoms and Caregiver Outcomes: Retrospective Analysis.JMIR pediatrics and parenting · 2026Article
- The impact of sleep habits on emotional and behavioral problems, quality of life, caregiver depression, and burnout in children with autism spectrum disorder.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: Children's mental health (MH) places significant strain on their caregivers, who often experience disrupted sleep and heightened stress. Given the close relationship between caregiver and child MH symptoms, understanding how digital MH interventions (DMHIs) influence both child and caregiver symptoms is essential for optimizing family-centered treatment approaches. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to (a) examine associations between child MH and caregiver sleep problems and stress before beginning MH treatment, (b) explore whether a child's engagement level with a DMHI moderates their rate of MH improvement, and (c) determine whether a child's rate of MH improvement is associated with their caregiver's rate of improvement in sleep problems and stress. Methods: Child-caregiver pairs ( Results: Caregiver sleep problems were associated with child internalizing symptoms (anxiety, depression, and sleep problems; Conclusion: Caregivers of children with more severe symptoms experienced higher stress and sleep disturbances. Greater session engagement was linked to greater child symptom improvement, and greater child symptom improvement was associated with greater reductions in caregiver sleep problems and stress. This highlights how a pediatric DMHI can drive meaningful improvements in MH that extend beyond the child, creating positive ripple effects for caregivers as well.
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