Distress, burden, and wellbeing in siblings of people with mental illness: a mixed studies systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Family members of people with mental illness (MI) may experience a host of psychological adversities such as increased stress, burden, and reduced wellbeing. However, relatively little is known about siblings. This study aimed to characterise the experience of distress (viz. depressive and anxiety symptoms), burden, and wellbeing in siblings of people with MI.

Methods

Studies reporting on quantitative measures of depression, anxiety, burden, or wellbeing in siblings; and/or qualitative findings on siblings' experience were eligible. The literature search was conducted up until 20th October 2022.

Results

Sixty-two studies comprising data from 3744 siblings were included. The pooled mean percentage of depressive symptoms fell in the mild range at 15.71 (k<

SUBMITTER: Jayasinghe A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10951414 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature