Overview
The goal is to develop, refine, and test the feasibility and acceptability of a dyadic, resiliency intervention ("Resilient Families;" R-FAM) that aims to reduce emotional distress and improve relationships among parents in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). To achieve this goal, my aims are three-fold: (1) develop R-FAM using stakeholder input from interviews with parent dyads and focus groups with NICU staff; (2) optimize R-FAM through an open pilot with pre/post assessments and exit interviews; and (3) test R-FAM for feasibility and acceptability through a randomized clinical trial of R-FAM compared with a minimally enhanced usual control (MEUC).
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adult parent/legal guardian (and/or their partner) of a baby admitted to the NICU within past week (age ≥ 18)
- Currently in an intimate relationship and will live with baby after NICU discharge
- At least one dyad member is emotionally distressed (HADS >7 on depression or anxiety subscale)
- English fluency/literacy
- Ability and willingness to participate via live video
Exclusion Criteria:
- Baby is expected to pass away (as determined by medical team)
- Current, untreated psychosis or substance dependence/abuse
- Current self-report of suicidal ideation