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A population-level study of the mental health of siblings of children who have a developmental disability.
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- Sibling Relationship Dynamics in Families with a Child Diagnosed with a Chronic Mental Disorder versus a Somatic Condition.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Families' Experiences on Safety Needs of Children with Intellectual Disability.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Factors Surrounding the Healthcare Transition From Pediatric to Adult Care in 5p- Syndrome: A Survey Among Healthcare Professionals.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2022Article
- Effects of Nature-Based Group Art Therapy Programs on Stress, Self-Esteem and Changes in Electroencephalogram (EEG) in Non-Disabled Siblings of Children with Disabilities.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
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Abstract
This study used population level administrative data for health service utilization from the Ministry of Health, British Columbia, Canada to assess the mental health of siblings of children who have a developmental disability. At a population level, the study found strong evidence that siblings of children who have a developmental disability experience higher odds of a depression or other mental health diagnosis compared to siblings of children who do not have a developmental disability. In addition, there was evidence that in families with a child with a developmental disability, siblings who are diagnosed with depression or another mental health problem use physician and/or hospital services for these conditions to a greater extent than siblings who are diagnosed with depression or a mental health problem but do not have a family member with a developmental disability. Evidence of increased depression and mental health problems existed across all income levels, indicating that other stressors may have an impact. These findings suggest that siblings of children who have a developmental disability are a vulnerable group in need of programs and services that support their mental health.
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