Engaging Parents with Technology-Assisted Programs to Prevent Internalising Problems in Children with Adverse Childhood Experiences

This research aimed to deeply understand how technology can engage parents of children who experience adversity with parenting interventions that help protect their child’s mental health. We reviewed the scientific literature and found that designing interventions with those who use it can make it more engaging. We therefore co-designed a technology-assisted parenting intervention (consisting of podcasts and micro-coaching) with a health service who accessed by parents of children who experience adversity and developed strategies to support its implementation. This intervention empowers parents with strategies to protect their child’s mental health and has potential to be delivered widely at low cost.