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Parental help-seeking in primary care for child and adolescent mental health concerns: qualitative study
- Authors:
- SAYAL Kapil, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 197(6), December 2010, pp.476-481.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Focus group discussions were held with 34 parents from non-specialist community settings who had concerns about their child’s mental health. All groups were followed by validation groups or semi-structured interviews. Findings showed that most children had clinically significant mental health symptoms or associated impairment in function. Appointment systems were a key barrier, as many parents felt that short appointments did not allow sufficient time to address their child’s difficulties. Continuity of care and trusting relationships with GPs who validated their concerns were perceived to facilitate help-seeking. Barriers to seeking help included embarrassment, stigma of mental health problems, and concerns about being labelled or receiving a diagnosis. Primary healthcare is a key resource for children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties and their families. The authors conclude that primary care services should be able to provide ready access to health professionals and appointments of sufficient length so that parents feel able to discuss their concerns about their children.
Effect of the COVID‐19 pandemic on the mental health of carers of people with intellectual disabilities
- Authors:
- WILLNER Paul, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 33(6), 2020, pp.1523-1533.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Introduction: The measures implemented to manage the COVID‐19 pandemic have been shown to impair mental health. This problem is likely to be exacerbated for carers. Method: Informal carers (mainly parents) of children and adults with intellectual disabilities, and a comparison group of parents of children without disabilities, completed an online questionnaire. Almost all the data were collected while strict lockdown conditions were in place. Results: Relative to carers of children without intellectual disability, carers of both children and adults with intellectual disability had significantly greater levels of a wish fulfilment coping style, defeat/entrapment, anxiety, and depression. Differences were 2–3 times greater than reported in earlier pre‐pandemic studies. Positive correlations were found between objective stress scores and all mental health outcomes. Despite their greater mental health needs, carers of those with intellectual disability received less social support from a variety of sources. Conclusions: The greater mental health needs of carers in the context of lesser social support raises serious concerns. We consider the policy implications of these findings. (Edited publisher abstract)
An unspoken problem
- Author:
- LAVIS Paula
- Journal article citation:
- Young Minds Magazine, 110, February 2011, pp.32-33.
- Publisher:
- YoungMinds
Research findings of a study, by K. Sayal and colleagues, are analysed. The study looked at what influenced parents and carers to seek help from primary care services for children and young people with mental health needs. The study revealed the difficulties faced by parents and carers in accessing services for children with mental health problems, and looked at what can be done to break down these barriers and encourage parents, carers and young people to seek help when needed.
Safeguarding in fragmented families
- Author:
- SOCIAL PERSPECTIVES NETWORK
- Publisher:
- Social Perspectives Network
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 64p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Papers from a study day designed to look at findings from studies of child death. It also reviews the persistent problems of interagency communication. It focuses specifically on mental health problems of parents exacerbated by separation through hospitalisation, imprisonment and migration and how services need to respond to these issues.
They deserve better
- Author:
- MORRIS Jenny
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 2.9.04, 2004, pp.32-33.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Draws attention to the difficulties disabled parents often have in obtaining their entitlements under community care legislation. A failure to meet needs relating to impairment and disabling barriers can mean that parents lack the practical support required to carry out parenting tasks. Some parents cannot get help unity their family is in crisis and this can result in their ability to look after their children being questioned.
#LeftInLockdown – parent carers’ experiences of lockdown
- Author:
- DISABLED CHILDREN’S PARTNERSHIP
- Publisher:
- Disabled Children's Partnership
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 23
- Place of publication:
- London
Findings from an online survey to assess the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown on families with disabled children across the UK. The survey was promoted between 1 -17 May 2020 via social channels, direct emails to supporters of DCP charities, parent carer groups and networks. The survey covers the following areas: caring in lockdown, information and support, health and social care, education and learning; money and work; and what the government could do to help now and with the transition from lockdown. Parents report an increased caring load, both for themselves and for their disabled children's siblings; they feel exhausted, stressed, anxious and abandoned by society – in many cases, the support families previously received has now stopped. Many families are seeing declines in both mental and physical health – parents are particularly concerned about the pressure of children's behaviour and mental wellbeing; managing home-schooling; and what will happen to their children if they contract Covid-19. The little support that had previously been provided for families has often stopped altogether. Children's friendships, learning and communications, mental and physical health, and emotions and behaviour have all been negatively impacted. In addition, the lockdown is increasing financial pressures on families. Parents call for action now, including: acknowledgement and respect for their situation and the challenges they face; increased support – both financial and services; information and guidance more specifically at families with disabled children; flexibility – including from employers, schools, and around lockdown rules to enable family and friends to provide support. (Edited publisher abstract)
FightingFor report
- Author:
- YOUNGMINDS
- Publisher:
- YoungMinds
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 12
- Place of publication:
- London
Summarises key findings from two surveys which show that young people, and parents of children young people with mental health problems, face a number of barriers to finding the right support for their mental health The report draws on a survey with more than 2,700 young people who have looked for support for their mental health and more than 1,600 parents whose children have looked for support. The analysis found that 66 percent of young people and 84 per cent of parents had found it difficult to get the support they needed. Young people and parents reported barriers at every stage in their search for help, including problems getting help from school or college and problems getting help from their GP. Of those young people who had received support from Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), many experienced delays. (Edited publisher abstract)
Parent-reported stigma and child anxiety: a mixed methods research study
- Authors:
- CHAVIRA Denise A., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Youth Services Review, 76, 2017, pp.237-242.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
Background: Stigma has been frequently cited as a barrier to service use for various mental health problems. Studies suggest that stigma may be greater for childhood mental health problems that are perceived as more atypical. Aims: This study utilised a mixed methods research design (qual + QUAN) to examine parental endorsement of stigma and its impact on service utilisation among children with significant anxiety—a common childhood problem frequently perceived as normative. Methods: Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with 29 parents of anxious children. Qualitative data were coded using a grounded theory approach, and stigma-related responses were examined for emergent themes. Quantitative data was analysed with frequency counts and chi-square analysis. Results: Stigma related to children's anxiety symptoms and seeking mental health services was reported by 41.3% (n = 12) of parents. Emergent themes included: 1) Parental Concern for Negative Consequences, 2) Parent Internalised Stigma, and 3) Negative Associations with Mental Health Treatment. Latino parents discussed stigma more frequently than non-Latino White parents (70% vs. 17.6%, respectively, X2(1, N = 27) = 5.33, p < 0.05). Conclusions: Although anxiety is a common childhood problem, stigma is still frequently reported by parents and may be an important barrier to mental health service use, especially among Latino youth. (Edited publisher abstract)
Clients’ and professionals’ experiences of traversing mental health and child protection systems: implications for practice
- Authors:
- DARLINGTON Yvonne, FEENEY Judith A.
- Journal article citation:
- Families in Society, 90(4), October 2009, pp.382-389.
- Publisher:
- The Alliance for Children and Families
Support services for families where a parent has a mental illness need to address the well-being of both parent and children, and must operate across the boundaries of two traditionally separate service systems: child protection/family support and mental health. This article draws on survey data on child protection and mental health professionals’ attitudes toward parents with mental illness, as well as interview data from 4 parent–worker dyads in cases involving parental mental illness and child protection concerns. Two broad categories of practice issues emerged: mental illness-related issues that impact negatively on parenting capacity and issues related to gaps in services and service delivery. In many cases, parenting stresses may be exacerbated by a lack of adequate and appropriate services. Service responses are required that recognise and can accommodate the specific needs of parents with a mental illness, and consistent long-term support is essential if people with mental illness are to parent effectively. Of necessity, such support should be ongoing and able to anticipate changes in parents’ coping capacity, in order to avoid repeated, highly intrusive, legally driven interventions at times of crisis.
Ethnic minority parents with mental health problems
- Author:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 11.9.08, 2008, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Mental health problems among parents, compounded by lack of treatment and support, can have enduring effects upon their children. This article discusses practice messages when working with ethnic minority parents with mental health problems and their children.