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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