Behavioural family therapy used to support system around person with learning...
Studies have suggested a higher incidence of mental health problems in people with learning disabilities, although there are some differences in estimates, which have varied in studies looking at...
View ArticleFamily carers still at breaking point says Mencap report
Short breaks offer a way for people with disabilities and their family carers to take a break from each other. For the person supported, they offer an opportunity to be away from home and for family...
View ArticleMindfulness based stress reduction for parents also impacted on child behaviour
Stress associated with being the parent of a child with learning disabilities is well documented. Mencap’s Breaking Point campaign has highlighted this very clearly. Their survey of families found more...
View ArticleReminiscence groups for people with dementia and their family carers: REMCARE...
Elizabeth Collier writes her debut blog on the REMCARE randomised controlled trial of reminiscence groups for people with dementia and their family carers. The post Reminiscence groups for people with...
View ArticleAntecedents of depression in children and young people
Emily Stapley summarises a recent 4-year longitudinal study of the antecedents of new-onset major depressive disorder in children and adolescents at high familial risk. The post Antecedents of...
View ArticleParenting factors associated with adolescent alcohol misuse
Natasha Clarke considers a systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal studies, which looks at modifiable parenting factors associated with adolescent alcohol misuse. The post Parenting factors...
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