Being a Parent to a Young Adult with Mental Illness in Transition to Adulthood. (1st February 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lindgren, Eva; Söderberg, Siv; Skär, Lisa
• Is Part Of: Issues in mental health nursing. Volume 37:Number 2(2016)
• Page Start: 98
• Page End: 105
• Publication Date: 2016-02-01
• Subjects: Psychiatric nursing -- Periodicals; Mental health personnel -- Periodicals; 616.89023105
• DOI: 10.3109/01612840.2015.1092621
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0161-2840

Abstract

Abstract : Parents of young adults with mental illness may face a continued demand for support, even though their children have reached the age of majority. The aim of this study was to explore relatives' experiences of parenting a young adult with mental illness in transition to adulthood. Individual interviews were conducted and analysed according to Grounded Theory. The results showed that relatives experienced powerlessness and a sense of inescapable duty with limited possibilities to be relieved. With a family nursing approach, relatives can be supported and, when the young adults' needs of care are met, they can be relieved from their burden of responsibility.