Invisible children:: Young carers of parents with mental health problems - the perspectives of professionals.

Ben Gray; Catherine A. Robinson; Diane Seddon

doi:10.1111/j.1475-3588.2007.00477.x

Invisible children: Young carers of parents with mental health problems - the perspectives of professionals.

Ben Gray, Catherine A. Robinson, Diane Seddon

Division of Population Health, Health Services Research & Primary Care (L5)

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Abstract

This study explored professional views about the needs of young carers of adults with mental health problems. Sixty five participants were interviewed and included professionals from the health, social care and voluntary sectors. Respondents were asked to comment on their understanding of the needs of young carers and appropriate methods or interventions to address these needs. Findings include: young carers'perceived isolation, restricted opportunities and stigma; fears involving child protection and family separation; and examples of good professional practice upon which to build.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	169-172
Number of pages	4
Journal	Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Volume	13
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-3588.2007.00477.x
Publication status	Published - 1 Nov 2008

Keywords

Young carers
Parents
Mental health

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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