Experiences of Peer Support for Children and Adolescents Whose Parents and Siblings Have Mental Illness

被引:22
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作者
Foster, Kim [1 ]
Lewis, Peter [2 ]
McCloughen, Andrea [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Sydney, Sydney Nursing Sch, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
[2] Univ Sydney, Ctr Values Eth & Law Med VELiM, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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10.1111/jcap.12072
中图分类号
R47 [护理学];
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1011 ;
摘要
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.
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