The Role of Caregivers in Promoting Connectedness in Youth with Mental Health Concerns
Background/Objectives: Mental health concerns among youth represent a critical global public health issue. Research has found that youth with mental health concerns are often reliant on their caregivers while being isolated from peers. Guided by the recovery model of mental health care, this study i...
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| author | Brody Andrews Govind Krishnamoorthy Vicki C. Dallinger Darryl Maybery |
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| description | Background/Objectives: Mental health concerns among youth represent a critical global public health issue. Research has found that youth with mental health concerns are often reliant on their caregivers while being isolated from peers. Guided by the recovery model of mental health care, this study investigates the often-overlooked role of caregivers in fostering ‘connectedness’ in youth; Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine caregivers of youth with mental health issue; Results: Thematic analysis underscored three tasks in the role of caregivers in promoting connectedness in youth: (a) understanding the nature and quality of social networks, (b) supporting readiness to engage in social relationships, and (c) promoting their youth’s social problem solving and self-efficacy; Discussion: These tasks highlight the complex dialectics faced by caregivers in supporting youth recovery. The findings hold key implications for developing interventions, resources and policies designed for caregivers. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-fb45bd4f882b4b82b71a1a68f23e418b2024-12-27T14:17:48ZengMDPI AGChildren2227-90672024-11-011112146910.3390/children11121469The Role of Caregivers in Promoting Connectedness in Youth with Mental Health ConcernsBrody Andrews0Govind Krishnamoorthy1Vicki C. Dallinger2Darryl Maybery3School of Psychology and Wellbeing, University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ), Toowoomba, QLD 4350, AustraliaManna Institute, Center for Health Research, University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ), Toowoomba, QLD 4350, AustraliaSchool of Psychology and Wellbeing, University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ), Toowoomba, QLD 4350, AustraliaSchool of Rural Health, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC 3800, AustraliaBackground/Objectives: Mental health concerns among youth represent a critical global public health issue. Research has found that youth with mental health concerns are often reliant on their caregivers while being isolated from peers. Guided by the recovery model of mental health care, this study investigates the often-overlooked role of caregivers in fostering ‘connectedness’ in youth; Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine caregivers of youth with mental health issue; Results: Thematic analysis underscored three tasks in the role of caregivers in promoting connectedness in youth: (a) understanding the nature and quality of social networks, (b) supporting readiness to engage in social relationships, and (c) promoting their youth’s social problem solving and self-efficacy; Discussion: These tasks highlight the complex dialectics faced by caregivers in supporting youth recovery. The findings hold key implications for developing interventions, resources and policies designed for caregivers.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/11/12/1469caregiversyouthyouth recoverymental healthconnectednessCHIME |
| spellingShingle | Brody Andrews Govind Krishnamoorthy Vicki C. Dallinger Darryl Maybery The Role of Caregivers in Promoting Connectedness in Youth with Mental Health Concerns Children caregivers youth youth recovery mental health connectedness CHIME |
| title | The Role of Caregivers in Promoting Connectedness in Youth with Mental Health Concerns |
| title_full | The Role of Caregivers in Promoting Connectedness in Youth with Mental Health Concerns |
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| title_short | The Role of Caregivers in Promoting Connectedness in Youth with Mental Health Concerns |
| title_sort | role of caregivers in promoting connectedness in youth with mental health concerns |
| topic | caregivers youth youth recovery mental health connectedness CHIME |
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