Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being Among Adolescent Young Carers in Europe

Caring responsibilities in children and young people may have an adverse impact on psychological adjustment and challenge the reconciliation of caring responsibilities with education, career, and personal life. Around 4–8 % of children and young people aged between 10 and 24 years in the EU take on caring duties for family members. 

Assuming caring responsibilities in a developmental phase has especially been connected to a negative impact on psychological well-being. Education can be challenging for adolescent young carers, which negatively impact their employability and subsequently their socioeconomic status. 

The article presents the results of an evaluation of a primary prevention intervention to improve the mental health and well-being of young carers aged 15-17 years in six European countries (Italy, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom). Research provides important insights into the needs of young carers and offers a basis for developing effective support programmes to improve their mental health and well-being.

Learn more about the article Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being Among Adolescent Young Carers in Europe: A Cross-National Randomized Controlled Trial Study, written by Prof. Dr. Valentina Hlebec, Asist. Irena Bolko, Prof. Dr. Tatjana Rakar and others on the link. 

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