Caregiver mind-mindedness training as an early intervention for social anxiety in children: A protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This paper describes a randomised controlled trial (RCT) protocol aimed at investigating the efficacy of caregivers' Mind-Mindedness training as an early intervention for preschoolers with social anxiety. Mind-mindedness, a caregiver's ability to recognise and respond to a child as an individual with their own thoughts, feelings, and intentions, is associated with secure attachment and socioemotional skills. While previous studies indicate brief Mind-Mindedness training may increase caregiver mentalisation in high-risk groups, there is a lack of rigorous evidence assessing its impact specifically on child social anxiety symptoms. Building on the well-established link between caregivers' Mind-Mindedness and positive socioemotional outcomes in children, this study aims to

SUBMITTER: Javadian H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12453178 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature