Research Catalog

Title

Children caring for parents with mental illness : perspectives of young carers, parents and professionals / Jo Aldridge and Saul Becker.

Author

Aldridge, Jo

Publication

Bristol : Policy, 2003.

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Additional Authors

Becker, Saul.

Description

xiv, 204 p.; 24 cm.

Summary

Little is known about the experiences of children living in families affected by severe and enduring mental illness. Drawing on the experiences of 40 families, this text presents the perspectives of children (young carers), their parents and the key professionals in contact with them.

Subject

• Child caregivers > Great Britain
• Children of parents with disabilities > Great Britain
• Mentally ill > Care > Great Britain

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

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 support for young carers and parents with mental illness -- 5. Towards a systemic approach: ways forward and conclusions -- App. A. Identifying parents with mental ill health and young carers in research procedures: a methodological discussion -- App. B. Young carers and parents with severe mental illness: a chronology and guide to relevant law and policy.

ISBN

• 1861344007
• 186134399X (pbk.)

LCCN

^^2003374608

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library