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AADAPT

The AADAPT study is trying to find out whether a new way to support parents aged 16-24 years who are experiencing low mood and stress is helpful. We would like to see whether an online package of information and activities, supported by volunteer parents who were previously young parents themselves (Parent Buddies) is helpful.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What is AADAPT?

A new baby can completely change lots of different parts of our life. Some can be exciting changes but there might be challenges to. Having a baby can change how we feel about ourselves, our body, our relationships with other people and how we spend our time.

Low mood (or some people say depression) can look different for different people, but is often described as feeling down, stressed, exhausted, struggling with sleep and having lots of aches and pains. Low mood can happen for lots of reasons including stress in other parts of our life, arguments with family or money worries. The important thing is that feeling low or stressed is noone's fault and it is possible to get help. 

AADAPT is a short series of sessions to help parents understand the TRAPs that keep us stuck feeling low. AADAPT gives practical ideas about small changes we can make to feel better. It also gives some information on how to build a baby’s brain every day. 

Who has put together AADAPT? 

A team at the Universities of Oxford and Exeter who have lots of experience working with people with low mood. They asked young parents who felt low when they had a baby to help them make AADAPT.

AADAPT Online: Parents will be given access to six online sessions and an option of six weekly conversations with a Parent Buddy. Learning new ideas and trying them out can feel really hard and can feel even harder when someone has low mood and a small baby. Buddies will help parents work through the AADAPT sessions.

INTERESTED IN TAKING PART?

  • Are you aged 16-24 years?
  • Have you had a baby born in the last 12 months?
  • Do you feel low, stressed out, have no energy, or don't enjoy things anymore?

If you would like to find out more please click here

If you have questions please email the team aadapt@psych.ox.ac.uk or call us on 01865 618330