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Worries and problems of young carers: issues for mental health

This paper reports on a research study which explored the worries and problems of young carers in Edinburgh. Sixty-one young carers took part in the study, conducted between April and June 2002. Findings indicate that young carers identify significant worries and problems in relation to their well-being, and that these come over and above any 'normal' adolescent difficulties. It is suggested that these findings may have important implications for young carers' mental health, now and in the future, and contain important lessons for child and family social work in general.

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Additional Titles
Child & Family Social Work

Key Information

Type of Reference
Jour
ISBN/ISSN
1356-7500
Resource Database
Cin20
Publication Year
2003
Issue Number
4
Volume Number
8
Start Page
301-309