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Experiences of peer support for children and adolescents whose parents and siblings have mental illness
Foster, Kim Narelle Lewis, Peter McCloughen, Andrea
Foster, Kim Narelle
Lewis, Peter
McCloughen, Andrea
Abstract
Problem: There is minimal published literature on experiences of peer support programs for children/adolescents in families affected by mental illness. This study aimed to explore children's and adolescents' perspectives of the ON FIRE peer support program. Methods: An exploratory qualitative study with 14 children/adolescents 9–17 years of age who participated in semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis resulted in three themes of experience. Findings: Participants made connections with others in the program, developed personal strengths, and learned how to contribute to others' well-being. Conclusion: Participants derived substantial personal benefit from peer support. Use of social media and the Internet may facilitate future program delivery.
Keywords
children, parental mental illness, peer support, qualitative, resilience, sibling
Date
2014
Type
Journal article
Journal
Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing
Book
Volume
27
Issue
2
Page Range
61-67
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ACU Department
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
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