The needs and service preferences of caregivers of youth with mental health and/or addictions concerns.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Caregivers experience significant strains as a result of navigating the complex mental health and/or addiction (MHA) system for their youth with MHA issues. We examined the characteristics of Ontario families with youth with MHA issues and their service needs.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey study investigated the characteristics and service needs of families with youth with MHA issues across the province of Ontario, Canada. A total of 840 caregivers were recruited.

Results

259 participants (Mage = 45.94, SD = 7.11) identified as caregiving for at least one youth with MHA issues. The majority of the participants were female (70.7%), married (73.4%), and completed at least some college/Bachelor degree (59.1%). The mean age of youth was 16.72 years (SD = 5.3

SUBMITTER: Markoulakis R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7427896 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature