ArticleJournal of epidemiology and community health2020
Mental health of parents of children with a developmental disability in British Columbia, Canada.
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31 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 63 citations in OpenAlex.
- Online interventions for the mental health and well-being of parents of children with additional needs: Systematic review and meta-analysis.Australian occupational therapy journal · 2025Pooled it
- Interventions to Improve the Mental Health of Mothers of Children with a Disability: Systematic Review, Meta-analysis and Description of Interventions.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2021Pooled it
- Effect of resilience training on stress, hope and psychological toughness of mothers living with mentally and physically disabled children.BMC pediatrics · 2024Trial
- The prevalence of obesity and lifestyle behaviors of parents of youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities.Disability and health journal · 2023Trial
- Work-Family Conflict, Parental Stress, and Work Centrality Among Parents of 0-4-Year-Old Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026Article
- Feasibility and Acceptability of Craniosacral Therapy and Respiratory Training in Mothers of Children with Disabilities: Protocol for a Three-Arm Non-Randomized Controlled Pilot and Feasibility Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Understanding the feasibility of yoga and compassion meditation for stress management in mothers of children with intellectual disabilities in Nepal: a qualitative exploration.Global health action · 2025Article
- Gaining More Ease in Everyday Life as a Family With a Child With Intellectual Disability Through Family-Systemic Therapeutic Conversations: An Exploratory Single-Case Study.Journal of family nursing · 2025Article
- Exploring parent/caregiver perspectives post participation in WeCare programme for parents/caregivers post neurodevelopmental disability diagnosis.BMJ paediatrics open · 2025Article
- Methods used to construct disability indicators in linked administrative datasets: a systematic scoping review.Population health metrics · 2025Article
- Primary caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities or disorders in Canada: highlights from the 2018 General Social Survey - Caregiving and Care Receiving.Health promotion and chronic disease prevention in Canada : research, policy and practice · 2025Article
- The prevalence of depression among parents of individuals with disabilities in Saudi Arabia and the influencing factors.Journal of education and health promotion · 2025Article
- Association Between Psychological Distress and Coping Styles in Family Caregivers of People with Intellectual Disability or Chronic Mental Disorder in Mongolia.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2024Article
- Benefits of being part of a support group for caregivers of children with multiple disabilities: a qualitative study.Revista peruana de medicina experimental y salud publica · 2024Article
- Mental health in children with disabilities and their families: red flags, services' impact, facilitators, barriers, and proposed solutions.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences · 2024Article
- The health of mothers caring for a child with a disability: a longitudinal study.BMC women's health · 2023Article
- Parent-carer experiences using a peer support network: a qualitative study.BMC public health · 2023Article
- Significance of Selected Environmental and Biological Factors on the Risk of FASD in Women Who Drink Alcohol during Pregnancy.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- Mental health impact of autism on families of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities of genetic origin.JCPP advances · 2023Article
- Being a Parent of Children with Disabilities during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Multi-Method Study of Health, Social Life, and Occupational Situation.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundThere is evidence in the literature that parents of children who have a developmental disability experience an increased risk of mental health problems.
methodsThis study used population-level administrative data from the Ministry of Health, British Columbia, Canada, to assess the mental health of parents of children who have a developmental disability compared with the mental health of parents of children who do not have a developmental disability. Population-level and individual explanatory variables available in the data were included in the models.
resultsAt a population level, the study found strong evidence that parents of children who have a developmental disability experience higher odds of depression or other mental health diagnoses compared with parents of children who do not have a developmental disability. Age of the parent at birth of the child, income and location of healthcare services were all associated with outcomes.
conclusionParents of children who have a developmental disability may be in need of programmes and services that support their mental health.
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