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Christi, Rebecca A.; Roy, Daniel; Heung, Raywin; Flake, Eric – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023
Objective: Parenting an autistic child can affect a family's well-being. Finding resources is critical. This pilot study looked at respite's impact on parental stress, anxiety, and depression in military families and demographic factors associated with presence of respite care. Method: Participants completed three surveys on anonymous basis,…
Descriptors: Parents, Military Personnel, Military Service, Children
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Jardim, Claudia; Pakenham, Kenneth I. – Clinical Psychologist, 2009
Informal carers of an adult with mental illness have asked that respite care be an integral component of mental health service provision. The present study involved a pilot investigation of the effectiveness of accessing respite care for carers of individuals with a mental illness. It was hypothesised that compared to carers who have not accessed…
Descriptors: Health Services, Life Satisfaction, Mental Disorders, Mental Health Programs
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Douma, J. C. H.; Dekker, M. C.; Koot, H. M. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2006
Background: Parents of children and adolescents with both intellectual disabilities (ID) and psychopathology often experience high levels of parenting stress. To support these parents, information is required regarding the types of support they need and whether their needs are met. Method: In a sample of 745 youths (aged 10-24 years) with moderate…
Descriptors: Parents, Psychopathology, Child Rearing, Anxiety