Protocol for a scoping review of the role of siblings in supporting middle-aged and older people with early-acquired severe mental illness.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

For older individuals who developed severe mental illness (SMI) during late adolescence or early adulthood (referred to as early-acquired SMI), the combination of ageing and SMI presents persistent health and psychosocial challenges. This group, with a higher likelihood of being unmarried or experiencing marriage dissolution, often lacks social and economic resources to address the difficulties they face in later life. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in understanding the role of siblings in supporting the ageing process of individuals with early-acquired SMI. However, to date, no reviews have investigated the role of siblings in assisting their middle-aged and older brothers or sisters with SMI as they age within community settings. Our scoping revie

SUBMITTER: Cui J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10603443 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature