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Seeking support
Younger parents ( aged 18 – 24 ) were more likely to have concerns about their child with 75 % of younger parents worrying that their child has experienced difficulties with their mental wellbeing and anxiety in the past . However , younger parents were less likely to seek support from health professionals with 44 % saying they would go to health professionals compared with the group average of 50 %.
Tackling the issue
Designed for children aged three to seven and their families , Embers integrates Social Learning Theory and Self Determination Theory into a combination of children ' s entertainment and parental education , which empowers parents to better understand and support their child ' s emotional well-being . It includes an animated series narrated by Jo
Brand and a host of celebrities as characters , games and activities for children , as well as an accompanying course and standalone resources for parents , carers , and educators .
Professor Frings , who is leading the trial to test the effectiveness of the digital intervention , added : “ This is a compelling project as it is aimed at the mental health of both children and their families . Using rich visual materials like animations seem sensible to help provide support for children ' s wellbeing but it doesn ' t quite fit the traditional mould of what many funders would consider to be traditional health care provision . For us , that made this project exciting and we look forward to seeing the results ”.
Parents and caregivers with a child aged four to seven , as well as educators and clinicians , can register for the trial at www . embersthedragon . co . uk . �
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