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Questions and Answers
What is a common feeling experienced by parents of young people with mental health problems?
What is a common feeling experienced by parents of young people with mental health problems?
- Pride and joy
- Helplessness and frustration (correct)
- Indifference and detachment
- Anger and resentment
Who can provide support to parents of young people with mental health problems?
Who can provide support to parents of young people with mental health problems?
- Only mental health professionals
- Only family members
- Only teachers and educators
- Family, friends, and the community (correct)
What resource is available for free and confidential advice?
What resource is available for free and confidential advice?
- Parents Helpline (correct)
- Local hospital's mental health department
- Young Minds website
- Carers UK website
What age range is the hub of information on Young Minds website focused on?
What age range is the hub of information on Young Minds website focused on?
What can parents do if they don't have a support system?
What can parents do if they don't have a support system?
What is a common experience for parents who are looking after a young person with a mental health problem?
What is a common experience for parents who are looking after a young person with a mental health problem?
Why is it important to talk to people around you about supporting a young person with a mental health problem?
Why is it important to talk to people around you about supporting a young person with a mental health problem?
What can be a helpful approach when supporting a young person with a mental health problem?
What can be a helpful approach when supporting a young person with a mental health problem?
What is an important thing to remember about mental health problems?
What is an important thing to remember about mental health problems?
What is a potential benefit of talking to your child about how you help them?
What is a potential benefit of talking to your child about how you help them?
What should you try to accept when supporting a young person with a mental health problem?
What should you try to accept when supporting a young person with a mental health problem?
Study Notes
Looking After a Young Person with a Mental Health Problem
- Caring for a young person with a mental health problem can create additional strains and worries.
- You may feel guilty, helpless, and frustrated when trying to support them.
- You may bear the brunt of their emotions and anger, leading to feelings of burnout.
- It's common to feel that as a parent, you should be able to cope alone, but help is available.
- Talk to people around you, such as family, friends, or a community, for support.
- If you don't have a support network, organizations like Carers UK and Young Minds offer resources and tools to help.
Resources for Support
- Carers UK offers a tool to find out what help is available in your area.
- Young Minds has a hub of information for young people aged 11-18 and for parents.
- Young Minds also has a free, confidential Parents Helpline for advice and support.
Managing Your Role
- Recognize that you can't prevent someone else from having a mental health problem.
- You're likely helping more than you think, and it's essential to acknowledge your efforts.
- Try talking to the young person about how you're helping them already.
- Focus on what you can do and accept that there are some things you can't do alone or change.
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Description
Learn about the challenges of looking after a young person with mental health problems, including feelings of helplessness and frustration. Understand that it's common to struggle and that seeking help is important for both the caregiver and the young person.
