Needs of parents and carers of children and young people with mental health difficulties: protocol for a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Having a child or young person (CYP) with mental health problems can be highly distressing for parents/carers. The impact can include parental/carer depression, anxiety, lost productivity and poor family relationships. Currently, there is no synthesis of this evidence, which is needed to provide clarity around what support parents/carers may need, to meet the needs of family mental health. This review aims to identify the needs of the parents/carers of CYP who are receiving mental health services.

Methods and analysis

A systematic review will be conducted to identify potentially relevant studies that provide evidence concerning the needs and impact on parents/carers linked to their CYP having mental health difficulties. CYP mental health conditions included are

SUBMITTER: Martin F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9936057 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature