Helping Parents of Kids with Rare Conditions Through Tough Times

Parents of children with rare neurogenetic conditions have always faced big hurdles. These hurdles got even bigger during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support systems broke down. Parents needed help more than ever. Tele-mental health services stepped up during the pandemic. These services could reach parents who needed support. But, how do we know which support works best for each parent? This is a big question. A new study is trying to find the answer. It is called Project WellCAST. The study will test different support methods. The goal is to match the right support to each parent's needs. Before the pandemic, parents already struggled. They dealt with stress and health problems. The pandemic made things worse. Support services were not enough. Parents needed more help. Project WellCAST aims to change this. It wants to give parents the right tools. These tools can help parents cope better. The study is important. It could make a big difference in parents' lives.