Dharampal, Roswitha and Ani, Cornelius (2019) The emotional and mental health needs of young carers: what psychiatry can do. BJPsych Bulletin . ISSN 2056-4694 (Print), 2056-4708 (Online)

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Abstract

Aims and Method: To review the literature on the emotional and mental health needs of young carers of parents with mental illness and the extent to which such needs are recognised and supported by professionals. Three databases were systematically searched from 2008 to 2018, and five studies met the inclusion criteria. Results: The key findings were that young caregivers had a significantly higher dose-response mortality risk than their peers; were at increased risk of mental health difficulties, especially where the ill family member was a parent and had mental illness or misused substances; were overlooked by professionals owing to a lack of awareness; but could derive benefits from their caring role when appropriately supported. Clinical Implications: Young carers are at increased risk regarding emotional and mental health needs; this risk could be mitigated by professionals recognising the young carer's role and including them in their parent's treatment plan.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Young Carers, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Systematic Review
Subjects:	Children, Young People and Developmental Pyschology > Mental Disorders Disabilities & Disorders (mental & physical) > Mental Health - Social Welfare Families > Parent Child Relations/Parenthood Psychological Therapies, Psychiatry, Counselling > Psychiatry
Department/People:	Children, Young Adult and Family Services
URI:	https://repository.tavistockandportman.ac.uk/id/eprint/2137

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