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100			_aReaves Regine
240			_aJournal of psychosocial nursing and mental health services _hSeptember 2024
245			_aExploring psychosocial distress in caregivers of children and youth with special health care needs / _cRegine Reaves, Giovanna De Oliveira, Angel Johann Solorzano Martinez
300			_aVol. 62 (9) pages 37-46 _bIllustrations: _c27 cm
500			_aPURPOSE: Caring for a child or youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) can be overwhelming. Parents and caregivers may experience psychosocial dis-tress, such as depression, frustration, and hopelessness. The purpose of the current study was to gain further insight into families' perspectives on the psychosocial impacts of caring for CYSHCN to identify gaps in health care systems and strengthen systems of support. METHOD: A qualitative descriptive design was used in 16 parents and caregivers. Colaizzi's method of analysis and semi-structured interviews were used. RESULTS: Six themes emerged from this study: (1) Stigma and Isolation, (2) Religion as a Coping Mechanism, (3) Financial Challenges, (4) Bearing the Burden, (5) Familial Denial, and (6) System-Related Concerns. CONCLUSION: Psychiatric-mental health nurses (PMHNs) are in a pivotal position to use their knowledge, skills, and experiences to guide families. PMHNs can also engage communities and enhance mental health promotion to break the stigma associated with having a CYSHCN.
653			_aChildren and youth health care needs
700			_aDe Oliveira Giovanna, Martinez Angel Johann Solorzano
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