Parents of Children With Mental Health Challenges Face Stigma: How Families Can Cope - Yahoo
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Parents supporting children with conditions such as ADHD, depression or substance use problems can face stigma from relatives, teachers, neighbours and even healthcare providers. Some people wrongly assume a child's mental health struggles reflect poor parenting, leaving caregivers feeling blamed instead of supported. A recent study highlighted by News-Medical found that parents may feel judged when they believe they are falling short of society's expectations of a "good parent. " The researchers interviewed 24 parents whose children had mental health challenges. "Parents often felt judged by relatives, teachers, neighbors, and health care providers," the report notes, describing how stigma can undermine parents' confidence and sense of identity. Some participants also said they felt isolated and looked down upon, adding to the emotional burden of supporting a struggling child. What Research Says About the Causes of Parental StigmaStigma can come from public stereotypes about mental illness, as well as from parents internalizing those judgments and blaming themselves.
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