Mindfulness-based Zentangle for Parents

Substantial evidence supports the effect of mindfulness practices on improving health outcomes. Zentangle is a mindfulness-based art therapy (MBAT) that combines art-making and meditation using simple materials. The goal of this pilot randomized controlled trial is to assess the effectiveness of mindfulness-based Zentangle interventions for reducing depression and anxiety symptoms and mindful parenting in parents with mild to severe depression or anxiety. Participants will be instructed to attain the Zentangle courses, a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT) will deliver two 2-hour weekly group sessions. At the end of the course, they will be invited to participate in an artwork show. After completing the assessments, the waitlist control group will receive the same training sessions and also be invited to the artwork show. The hypothesis is that the intervention group will show more significant decreases in depressive and anxiety symptoms, mental well-being and mindful parenting improvement, less stress and better quality of life than the control group.