A study examined the psychosocial well-being of parents with children who have hearing impairments in Nigeria, highlighting the increased risk of mental health issues in both children and adults with disabilities. The research, utilizing a group randomized controlled design, involved 117 parents divided into a treatment group and a comparison group. Participants in the treatment group underwent a 12-session intervention based on the Rational Emotive Family Health model, aimed at managing emotional pain.

Initial assessments showed no significant differences in emotional pain scores between the two groups. However, post-treatment results indicated a notable improvement in the treatment group, which was sustained over time. The study found that gender did not affect treatment outcomes.

These findings suggest that the Rational Emotive Family Health model effectively reduces emotional pain in parents of children with hearing impairments. The study concludes with recommendations for raising awareness about the importance of mood monitoring and regular medical assessments among the population, particularly for young and older adults.