Authors: Jennifer Terry, W.A.
Year: 2009
Event: 2009 TheMHS Conference
Subject: CARERS, FAMILIES,CHILD, YOUTH, ADOLESCENT, young people
Type of resource: Conference Presentations and Papers
ISBN: 9780975765357
Abstract: Children of parents with mental illness often face responsibility for the primary or secondary care of their parents and/or younger siblings. There are differing perceptions amongst these young people about this role. For some it represents a contribution to family wellbeing while for others it creates a burden. This paper discusses ways in which children’s resilience can be enhanced or challenged through their assumption of responsibility
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