Children's experiences of living with their mental ill-health - a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study aims to identify and summarize existing qualitative empirical research on children's experiences of living with their mental ill-health.

Methods

A scoping review with a systematic search of the databases PubMed, CINAHL, and PsychINFO was conducted. The search generated 9,864 studies, which were screened by title, abstract, and full text.

Results

Forty articles were included comprising 826 children aged 8-19 years. The key findings were described in four themes: Identifying oneself with mental ill-health, Managing suffering and daily challenges, Seeking supportive and caring relationships and Navigating a complex school environment. Being identified with mental ill-health brought challenges for children's everyday struggles. Their own c

SUBMITTER: Gotting EK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12064100 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature