CBTGroup CBT in Parents of Children With Food Allergy

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Parent, age >18yrs
2. All genders
3. Child must be aged 18 months - 17yrs with serious food allergy(ies), medically diagnosed
4. Meets cut-offs for anxiety and/or depression on the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (need to define)
5. Parent can be on stable doses of antidepressants or anxiety medications but all doses must remain stable for 1 month before study and during it as well as for 2 months after the groups are completed: to fill out final questionnaires
6. Both parents of a child may enroll but will need to agree to fill out all questionnaires separately without discussing them with each other

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Parental history of recent suicidal ideation / suicide attempt
2. Current Suicidal ideation
3. Current substance abuse
4. Parent currently in psychiatric treatment and medications being adjusted
5. Using OTC anxiety or depression relief, or CBD or medical marijuana
6. Parent receiving other therapies or group supports
7. Parent unable to attend 6 consecutive weekly group sessions and fill out questionnaires online also 2 months later or does not have access to WiFi.