"I wanted to hide but also to be found": the high school experiences of young adults who grew up in the same home as a sibling with depression.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Depression is a mental health condition that can have far-reaching consequences for the entire family, not just for the affected individual. Siblings are particularly vulnerable in that the unremitting stress and guilt at home can affect multiple aspects of their lives, including relationships, added responsibilities, and health. This pressure may affect siblings' own emotional well-being and academic success. Most studies in this field have examined the impact of depression on the affected adolescents or their parents, whereas few have examined the impact on siblings. Sibling studies have been limited by lack of sample homogeneity, especially in the context of coping in high school. This study sought to examine the retrospective experiences of young adults who lived in

SUBMITTER: Levkovich I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10311711 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature