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Befriending young mothers

A D Cox1

  • 1Division of Psychiatry, Bloomfield Clinic, Guy's Hospital, London Bridge, London.

The British Journal of Psychiatry : the Journal of Mental Science
|July 1, 1993
PubMed
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Voluntary befriending schemes support mothers with young children facing mental health challenges. Well-run programs, with experienced staff and specific elements, can significantly improve maternal and child mental well-being.

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Area of Science:

  • Child and Maternal Health
  • Psychosocial Support
  • Community Health Initiatives

Background:

  • Voluntary befriending schemes offer support to mothers with young children.
  • Existing UK schemes effectively engage families with significant psychosocial morbidity.
  • The mental health of mothers and children is a critical public health concern.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the context of voluntary befriending schemes for mothers of young children.
  • To review evidence on the engagement of these schemes with at-risk families.
  • To assess the potential contribution of befriending schemes to maternal and child mental health.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of voluntary befriending schemes in the UK.
  • Analysis of scheme engagement with families experiencing psychosocial morbidity.

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  • Evaluation of factors influencing scheme effectiveness.

    • Main Results:

    • Evidence indicates successful engagement of at-risk families by UK befriending schemes.
    • Schemes are shown to reach families with considerable psychosocial challenges.
    • The effectiveness of befriending is linked to program structure and personnel.

    Conclusions:

    • Well-conducted befriending schemes can positively impact maternal and child mental health.
    • Scheme success is contingent upon the experience and training of staff.
    • Key program elements are crucial for maximizing benefits to families.