Support for Young Informal Carers of Persons with Mental Illness: A Mixed-Method Study
- Författare
- Ali, L., Ahlström, B. H., Krevers, B., Sjöström, N., & Skärsäter, I.
- Titel
- Support for Young Informal Carers of Persons with Mental Illness: A Mixed-Method Study
- Utgivningsår
- 2013
- Tidskrift
- Issues in Mental Health Nursing
- Volym
- 34
- Häfte
- 8
- Sidor
- 611–618
- Sammanfattning
The aim of this study was to explore how young (16-25 year old) informal carers of a person with a mental illness experience and use support. In a mixed method approach, we interviewed 12 young carers, and 241 completed a self-administered questionnaire. While the young carers strive to maintain control, their main support seems to be others in their lives, who often define the situation differently. The carers said web-support, counseling, and group counseling might be helpful, yet very few had any professional support. Young carers are greatly in need of support and it should be provided.