ERIC Number: EJ1440158
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Jun
Pages: 17
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Experiences of Parents of Young Adults with Disabilities and Co-Occurring Mental Health Disorders
Jodi M. Duke; Grace L. Francis; Megan Fujita
Inclusion, v10 n2 p147-163 2022
This study examined the experiences of parents of young adults (YAs) with disabilities and co-occurring mental health disorders (D/MH). As these students leave high school, parents become primary providers of support, yet little is known about the challenges these parents face. Researchers used a basic interpretive approach to analyze qualitative data from parents of YAs with D/MH. Participants described (a) experience seeking YA's diagnoses, (b) impact of YA needs, (c) parent needs, and (d) recommendations for professionals and parents. Implications for practice include greater collaboration and training between school and mental health professionals and mental health training to professionals and families. Future research should explore the experiences of family units to determine coping strategies used across family members.
Descriptors: Young Adults, Disabilities, Comorbidity, Parents, Mental Health, Parent Attitudes, Health Services, Needs, Cooperation, Parent Education
American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. P.O. Box 1897, Lawrence, KS 66044-1897. Tel: 785-843-1235; Fax: 785-843-1274; e-mail: AJMR@allenpress.com; Web site: https://meridian.allenpress.com/inclusion
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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