The Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion has launched a new research study examining the effectiveness of an Internet parenting education and social support program for mothers with a psychiatric disability. The TU Collaborative is looking for women who are interested in participating in an online education course designed to enhance parental knowledge and skills in the following areas: illness management, child development, stress reduction, parent-child communication, and promoting resiliency in their child. This program also involves Internet social support through a Listserv, which is co-moderated by a parent with a psychiatric disability and a mental health professional. This group connects mothers with a psychiatric disability to a community of supportive peers, either in one’s own home or anywhere they can access the Internet—24-hours a day, 7-days a week. The TU Collaborative is looking for woman who:
- Are mothers (over the age of 18) diagnosed with a mental illness (Major Depression, Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder or Mood Disorder)
- Currently have primary/shared custody and are serving as the caretaker for at least one child (natural, adopted, or stepchild) under the age of 18
- Have access to a computer and the Internet
- Would consider using the Internet for support and information
- Are United States Residents
- Are fluent in English
Participants will be compensated up to $100 for their participation in this study.
To participate in this study you MUST contact Temple University. For more information or to participate please email momsupport@temple.edu. For more information on the TU Collaborative please visit www.tucollaborative.org.
Do NOT contact NARIC to participate in this study. We are not affiliated with this study beyond sharing a funding agency. We cannot sign you up for the study or provide any additional information besides what we have posted here.
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i will like to sign up for this program
Thank you for visiting the NARIC Spotlight blog! In order to participate in this program, you will need to send an email to momsupport@temple.edu. They will tell you more about the project and what the requirements are to participate.
I’m not sure fathers who have psychiatric disabilities (even if they are the sole caregiver) qualify but you can certainly email them and ask about what options are available if only to just have the support and resources available to you.
I tried to send an email to sign up but for some reason it wouldn’t go through. I am very interested in your study. My name is MaryBeth and I am a mother of a 12 year old . I can be reached at mb_mooney71@yahoo.com
Thank you for visiting the NARIC Spotlight blog! Mary Beth, I have forward your information on to the momsupport@temple.edu. Hopefully they will be in touch with you soon.
Thank you!
Hello ms. Mooney —
I’m sorry you were unable to get in touch with the project itself. You can call the project at Phone: 215-204-6779.
We are not affiliated with the project in any way so we would be unable to assist you in joining the group.
I would like to be apart of the study. Please email me. Thanks!
Hello Ms. Lee —
Thank you for visiting the NARIC Spotlight Blog!
While we have posted the information about this study, we are not affiliated with the project in any other way. You will need to email the momsupport@temple.edu email address for more information about this study. You can also call the project at 215/204-6779.
—Jess Chaiken
Media and Information Services Manager.
my name is verna osborne. i would like to particpate.my e-mail is verna9612@yahoo.com. please e-mail.i have a disability. you said i can make up to $100.00 to particapate.
Hello Ms. Osborne,
Thank you for visiting the NARIC Spotlight Blog!
While we have posted the information about this study, we are not affiliated with the project in any other way. You will need to email the momsupport@temple.edu email address for more information about this study. You can also call the project at 215/204-6779. Thank u!
Catherine E. Graves
Media/Information Specialist
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