Mediators of a randomized controlled trial of a preventive intervention for youth of parents with depressive disorders.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The present study assessed two theory-driven mediators of the effects of a family group cognitive-behavioral (FGCB) preventive intervention for youth of parents with a history of major depressive disorder (MDD) or dysthymia on long-term youth psychopathology symptoms and diagnoses.

Method

Sample included 180 parents (M_age = 41.9, 89% female, 82% White, non-Hispanic) and one of their children/adolescents ages 9-15 years (M_age = 11.4, 49% female, 74% White, non-Hispanic). Changes in the hypothesized mediators, observations of positive parenting (Iowa Family Interaction Rating Scales) and youth secondary control coping (SCC) skills (Responses to Stress Questionnaire), were assessed at 6 months. Changes in youth psychopathology sympt

SUBMITTER: Ciriegio AE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11934267 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature