Children caring for parents with mental illness : perspectives of young carers, parents and professionals /

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Little is known about the experiences of children living in families affected by severe and enduring mental illness. This is the first in-depth study of children and young people caring for parents affected in this way. Drawing on primary research data collected from 40 families, the book presents t...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Aldridge, Jo
Otros Autores: Becker, Saul
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Bristol : Policy Press, 2003.
Temas:
Child caregivers > Great Britain.
Children of parents with disabilities > Great Britain.
Mentally ill > Care > Great Britain.
Enfants aidants naturels > Grande-Bretagne.
Enfants de parents handicapés > Grande-Bretagne.
Personnes vivant avec un trouble de santé mentale > Soins > Grande-Bretagne.
PSYCHOLOGY > Mental Health.
PSYCHOLOGY > Mental Illness.
MEDICAL > Mental Health.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Social Work.
Child caregivers
Children of parents with disabilities
Mentally ill > Care
Great Britain
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • CHILDREN CARING FOR PARENTS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS; Contents; List of tables and boxes; Preface; Introduction; 1. Parental mental illness and young caring: research and prevalence; 2. The effects of mental illness on parents and relationships with their children; 3. Children's experiences of caring for parents with severe and enduring mental illness; 4. The role and responsibilities of professionals: services and supportfor young carers and parents with mental illness; 5. Towards a systemic approach: ways forward and conclusions; Bibliography; Appendix A.

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