ArticleChildren and youth services review2018
An Examination of the Relationship between Maternal Depression and Barriers to Child Mental Health Services.
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- Supporting parenting during early childhood with the family check-up online: A randomized clinical trial.Journal of family psychology : JFP : journal of the Division of Family Psychology of the American Psychological Association (Division 43) · 2026Article
- An Examination of the 4 Rs 2 Ss for Problem Behaviors: A Preventive Approach.Families in society : the journal of contemporary human services · 2023Article
- Perceived barriers in family-based behavioural treatment of paediatric obesity - Results from the FABO study.Pediatric obesity · 2023Article
- Parent-led stepped care for traumatised children: parental factors that predict treatment completion and response.European journal of psychotraumatology · 2023Article
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Abstract
objectiveMaternal depression is a common, chronic set of disorders associated with significant burden to caregivers, children and families. Some evidence suggests that depression is associated with perceptions of barriers to child mental health treatment and premature termination from services. However, this relationship has not yet been examined among a predominantly low-income sample, which is at disproportionately high risk of depression, child mental health problems, and treatment drop out. Accordingly, the purpose of this study is to examine the relationships between caregiver depression and perceived barriers to treatment.
methodsThree hundred twenty (n=320) children between the ages of 7 to 11 and their caregivers were assigned to either the 4 Rs and 2Ss for Strengthening Families, which is a multiple family group intervention, or services as usual (SAU) consisting of typical outpatient mental health services. Caregiver depression was measured by the Center for Epidemiologic Depression Scale; perceived barriers to treatment were assessed via the Kazdin Barriers to Treatment Scale.
resultsClinically significant levels of depressive symptoms at baseline were significantly associated with greater scores in all four barriers to treatment subscales (stressors and obstacles competing with treatment, treatment demands and issues, perceived relevance, relationship with therapist) at post-test.
conclusionsAddressing maternal mental health, and attending to stressors that impede poverty-impacted families from child services is critical for the health and functioning of caregivers, and to ensure that children with mental health problems receive treatment.
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