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No Caregiver Left Behind: Addressing Accessibility and Sustainability of an ACT Intervention for Family Caregivers of People with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

  • Area of research

    Neurodevelopment

  • Disease Area

    Other

  • Competition

    KBHN Innovation and Implementation Programs

  • Province

    Ontario

  • Start Date

    2025

  • Total Grant Amount

    $808,747

  • Health Canada Contribution

    $199,999

Project Overview

Caring for a family member with a neurodevelopmental disability (NDD) can be challenging, often leading to high levels of anxiety and depression. To address this, our team of clinicians, scientists, caregivers, and trainees co-developed Caring for the Caregiver Acceptance and Commitment Training (CC-ACT), a group-based intervention. This intervention, co-led by…

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Community implementation and evaluation of acceptance and commitment training (ACT) for family caregivers

  • Grant Type

    Team grants

  • Area of research

    Neurodevelopment

  • Competition

    KBHN Strategic Investment Fund

  • Province

    Ontario

  • Start Date

    2022

  • Total Grant Amount

    $479,141

  • Health Canada Contribution

    $239,571

Project Overview

Family caregivers of people with neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDDs) often experience stress and mental health difficulties (e.g., anxiety, depression); however, there are few services to support their wellbeing. Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT), which increases acceptance and mindfulness skills to help people cope, may be helpful to them. Our ACT-based intervention…

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