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Mental health challenges during COVID-19: perspectives from parents with children with neurodevelopmental

Genevieve Currie1,2, Brittany Finlay1, Ashish Seth1

  • 1School of Public Policy, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.

International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being
|October 30, 2022
PubMed

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The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted essential services for children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), impacting family mental health. Inclusive emergency planning is crucial to support these families during crises.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Child Development
  • Disability Studies

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions created significant challenges for children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) and their families.
  • Limited access to essential supports and services impacted the health and well-being of children with NDDs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To understand the impact of public health measures on the mental health of parents with children with NDDs.
  • To inform public health policies that are responsive to the needs of families with NDDs.

Main Methods:

  • Interpretive descriptive design was employed for data collection and analysis.
  • Forty caregivers of children with NDDs were interviewed about their experiences during pandemic restrictions.

Main Results:

  • Generic policy measures led to gaps in social support systems and mental health challenges for children and parents.
  • Key themes included lack of social networks, reduced access to health/social supports, family tension, and negative mental health impacts.

Conclusions:

  • Emergency preparedness requires a disability-inclusive approach with adequate resources for family support.
  • Families identified specific supports needed to mitigate pandemic disruptions and improve recovery.
Abstract

Keywords:
COVID-19Parentschildrendisabilitiesmental healthyouth

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