Children Who Cannot be Ignored - Children with Mental Disorders
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https://doi.org/10.53469/jssh.2024.06(07).05Keywords:
Children of patients with mental disorders, Mental health, Risk, Intervention thinkingAbstract
The children of parents with mental illness (COPMI) are a special and important group. They face unique challenges and risks during their growth process. This article aims to explore the current predicaments of COPMI, intervention approaches, and how they cope with their parents' mental illness. COPMI often experiences a high level of family dysfunction, lack of social support, and limitations in educational and economic resources. These factors may lead to problems in their emotions, behaviors, and academic performance. This article emphasizes the significance of providing customized and multi-level support for COPMI, including mental health knowledge education, enhancing psychological resilience, and seeking peer support. Through these comprehensive and multi-dimensional interventions and support from various sectors of society, COPMI can better cope with challenges and develop the necessary skills to achieve a healthier and more productive adult life.
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