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Invisible Children: Young Carers of Parents with Mental Health Problems ‐ The Perspectives of Professionals
Author(s) -
Gray Ben,
Robinson Catherine,
Seddon Diane
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
child and adolescent mental health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.912
H-Index - 46
eISSN - 1475-3588
pISSN - 1475-357X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1475-3588.2007.00477.x
Subject(s) - mental health , psychological intervention , health professionals , psychology , isolation (microbiology) , stigma (botany) , voluntary sector , social isolation , nursing , young person , psychiatry , health care , medicine , developmental psychology , public relations , political science , microbiology and biotechnology , economics , biology , economic growth
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.