Children caring for parents with mental illness : perspectives of young carers, parents and professionals / [electronic resource]
Aldridge, Jo,author.
Becker, Saul,author.
This is the first in-depth study of children and young people caring for parents affected by severe and enduring mental illness. Drawing on primary research data collected from forty families, the book presents the perspectives of children (young carers), their parents and the key professionals in contact with them.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 20 Jan 2022).
This is the first in-depth study of children and young people caring for parents affected by severe and enduring mental illness. Drawing on primary research data collected from forty families, the book presents the perspectives of children (young carers), their parents and the key professionals in contact with them.
Child caregivers
Mentally ill
Children of parents with disabilities