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Mental health functioning among children and adolescents with perinatal HIV infection and perinatal HIV exposure
- Authors:
- MALEE Kathleen M., et al
- Journal article citation:
- AIDS Care, 23(12), December 2011, pp.1533-1544.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This study investigated prevalence of mental health problems (MHPs) among young people with perinatal HIV exposure, including both perinatally HIV-infected (PHIV+) and perinatally HIV-exposed but uninfected (PHEU). Participants included 416 young people who were interviewed with the Behavior Assessment System for Children, 2nd edition (BASC-2) to estimate rates of at-risk and clinically significant MHPs, including caregiver-reported behavioural problems and youth-reported emotional problems. Findings revealed that the overall prevalence of MHPs at entry was 29% and greater than expected based on recent national surveys of the general population. MHPs were more likely among PHEU (38%) than among PHIV+ (25%). Factors associated with higher odds of MHPs at included caregiver characteristics such as psychiatric disorder, limit-setting problems, health-related functional limitations, and participant characteristics such as younger age and lower IQ. These findings suggest that PHEU children are at high risk for MHPs. The authors concluded that family-based prevention and intervention programmes for HIV affected young people and their caregivers may minimise long-term consequences of MHPs.
An exploratory study of the impact of an adolescent's eating disorder on Chinese parents' well-being, marital life and perceived family functioning in Shenzhen, China: implications for social work practice
- Author:
- MA Joyce L. C.
- Journal article citation:
- Child and Family Social Work, 16(1), February 2011, pp.33-42.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The symptoms of eating disorders can have a spillover effect on the well-being of family members, particularly on parents. This paper reports on an exploratory study conducted in Shenzhen, China on how an eating disorder in an adolescent or adult child in the family affects the parents' well-being, quality of marital life and the perceived family functioning. Out of 33 patients suffering from eating disorders and referred for family treatment to the city’s Nanshan Hospital, 18 mothers and 15 fathers from 20 families participated in this study. The data were gathered using a standardised questionnaire comprising 3 measures: the Symptom Check-List-90-R; the Dyadic Adjustment Scale; and the Family Assessment Device. The results show that the parents' well-being was negatively affected, especially for the mothers, whose self-reported depression and anxiety levels were higher than the fathers'. The parents also perceived family functioning to be less satisfactory since the onset of the disorder, with least satisfaction reported on Affective Involvement, Affective Responsiveness, and Roles and Behaviour Control. However, the onset had no negative effect on the parents' marital life. Implications of the study for social work practice are discussed.
Signposts: see me, hear me, talk to me: talk to my family as well: working together to improve outcomes for young carers in families affected by enduring parental mental illness or substance misuse
- Authors:
- ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF ADULT SOCIAL SERVICES, ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES
- Publisher:
- Association of Directors of Adult Social Services; Association of Directors of Children's Services
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 29p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This signposting paper brings together some resource material with the aim of stimulating local conversations to improve support for young carers and their families. The focus of this paper is on young carers who give care and support in families affected by enduring parental mental illness or substance misuse. The paper starts by summarising some key messages around 4 themes: identification of young carers; engaging with young carers; successful frontline services; and building strategic leadership and partnership. The next part of the paper summarises key themes arising from discussions at the workshop ‘Listening, Learning and Leading’ held by the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services in May 2011. The paper concludes with the section ‘Growing Local Conversations’ which offers discussion points for further local exploration. These discussion points are listed under the themes: tackling challenges to self-identification by young carers; engaging young carers and meeting family support needs; pursuing successful front line partnerships for whole family approaches; and building strategic leadership and partnership for sustainable outcomes. These suggested local conversations need to embrace young carers and their families.
Children living with parents with mental illness
- Author:
- ALDRIDGE Jo
- Publisher:
- Scottish Child Care and Protection Network
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- Stirling
This research briefing looks at the research evidence on outcomes for children of living with a parent with mental illness. It also highlights key messages for health and social care professionals who work with children and families affected by parental mental illness. The briefing summarises why the issue is important, provides key implications for practice, and lists further resources.
Signposts: working together to improve outcomes for young carers in families affected by enduring parental mental illness or substance misuse
- Authors:
- ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF ADULT SOCIAL SERVICES, ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES
- Publisher:
- Association of Directors of Adult Social Services; Association of Directors of Children's Services
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 30p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The focus of this paper is on young carers who give care and support in families affected by enduring parental mental illness or parental substance misuse. The aim of the paper is to bring together some resource materials to support Directors of Adult and Children’s Services in stimulating local conversations and offer a basis for improving support for young carers and their families. The paper summarise some key messages around 4 themes: challenges to self-identification by young carers; engaging young carers and meeting expectations; successful front line partnerships for whole family approaches; and building strategic leadership and partnership for sustainable outcomes. The next part of the paper ‘Listening, Learning and Leading’ summarises a workshop organised by the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services in May 2011 which drew on the experience of participants involved in working with young carers. The paper concludes with ‘Growing Local Conversations’ which offers discussion points for further local exploration.
Estimates of the number of infants (under the age of one year) living with substance misusing parents
- Author:
- MANNING Victoria
- Publisher:
- National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 8p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report describes research to find the number of children under the age of one in the UK who live with a parent affected by either one or a combination of substance misuse, domestic violence and mental health problems. It explains how the figures were calculated through analysis of the National Psychiatric Morbidity Survey and discusses the findings. It shows that around 26% of babies under the age of one in the UK have parents affected by either one or a combination of: domestic violence, substance misuse, mental health problems, 14% are living with a parent who is a substance misuser, 19% have a parent who has a common mental health problem, and 5% have a parent who has experienced domestic violence, in the past year. This report stresses that the presence of parental substance misuse, mental illness or domestic abuse does not necessarily translate to harm. These data shed no light on the context in which such complex family problems take place.
Parenting a child with a disability: the role of social support for African American parents
- Authors:
- HA Jung-Hwa, GREENBERG Jan S., SELTZER Marsha Mailick
- Journal article citation:
- Families in Society, 92(4), October 2011, pp.405-411.
- Publisher:
- The Alliance for Children and Families
Having a child with a disability poses a significant risk to parents’ physical and emotional well-being. This risk may vary across different racial and ethnic groups who may face differing caregiving challenges due to their socioeconomic and environmental resources. This study examines the impact of having a child with a disability on parents’ mental and physical health among urban-dwelling African Americans. It also examines the extent to which positive and negative social interactions with family members other than the spouse moderate the impact of child’s disability on parental adaptation. Analyses are based on an African American sample collected in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin collected as part of the Midlife in the United States study (MIDUS). The analytic sample consists of 48 parents of children with a disability and 144 comparison group parents of nondisabled children. The results show that having a child with a disability is associated with more somatic symptoms such as headaches, backaches, and trouble sleeping. However, the negative consequences of the child’s disability on parents’ mental health are reduced when parents receive greater positive support from family.
Why do children placed out-of-home because of parental substance abuse have less mental health problems than children placed for other reasons?
- Authors:
- HAVNEN Karen Skaale, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Youth Services Review, 33(10), October 2011, pp.2010-2017.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
Parental substance abuse (PSA) is a well-established risk factor for a variety of negative psychosocial outcomes for children. However, some studies have suggested that children placed out-of-home because of PSA may have less mental health problems than other placed children. The aim of this study was to compare children placed out-of-home because of PSA with children placed for other reasons (NPSA), and to explore the association between PSA and mental health problems. The study participants were 109 6-12 year old children placed in out-of-home care in Norway between September 1998 and December 1999. The data was collected from teachers, child welfare workers and parents shortly after the placement. Several group differences were found related to the children themselves, their families and the Child Welfare case. The PSA children had less total difficulties, conduct problems and emotional problems than the NPSA children. However, both groups had far more mental health problems than children in general. The most important variable explaining the group difference in all subgroups of mental health problems was the extent of prosocial behaviour in the children. Variables like gender, discipline problems and socioeconomic conditions did not have a significant effect. The conclusion is that prosocial behaviour may be an important protective factor against mental health problems.
Child abuse and neglect in the UK today
- Authors:
- RADFORD Lorraine, et al
- Publisher:
- National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 203p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report presents new research findings from the NSPCC on child maltreatment in the United Kingdom. The research aimed to provide up to date information on the prevalence and impact of child maltreatment, and to compare rates of childhood experiences reported by young adults interviewed in 2009 with rates reported in an earlier NSPCC study in 1998-9. The study looked at children’s and young adults’ experiences of childhood maltreatment at home, in school and in the community. This first report presents the findings from this research on the prevalence, impact and severity of child maltreatment. The study involved interviews with a random probability sample of parents, young people and young adults about their experiences of child abuse and neglect. The sample consisted of: 2,160 parents or guardians of children aged under 11 years; 2,275 young people aged 11-17 years with additional information from their parents or guardians; and 1,761 young adults aged 18-24 years. The findings show that the rates of child maltreatment reported by young adults aged 18–24 are lower in 2009 than in 1998. However, significant minorities of children and young people in the UK today are experiencing severe maltreatment and this is associated with poorer emotional wellbeing, self-harm, suicidal ideation and delinquent behaviour.
Enhancing family engagement in interventions for mental health problems in youth
- Authors:
- HERMAN Keith C., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Residential Treatment for Children and Youth, 28(2), April 2011, pp.102-119.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Although many practices have been developed to prevent and treat emotional and behaviour problems of youth, an ongoing challenge in implementing these practices is to actively engage families. Most effective treatments for youth require some level of caregiver involvement. However, clinicians who work with youth often struggle to reach families and sustain their participation over time. The purpose of this article is to describe specific methods for promoting initial and sustained parent motivation in residential care service delivery. It begins with a discussion of the barriers that may interfere with a family’s ability to participate in mental health services for their children. The article then provides 2 examples of strategies for promoting family engagement and removing barriers to help seeking, the parent engagement model and motivational interviewing. It goes on to describe in detail the Family Check-Up, a structured intervention that integrates aspects of both parent engagement and motivational interviewing methods. The Family Check-Up typically includes 3 family meetings; the first to build a relationship with the family, the second to prepare them for change, and the third to motivate them to actively engage in the intervention.