This synthesis (5 pages, in French) presents the challenges faced by and support needs of young people tasked with caring for a parent with a mental disorder. Backed by photographs and testimonials, the document summarizes various studies on young caregivers, including research by Aude Villatte and her colleagues undertaken in Quebec in 2019 in partnership with the organization Réseau Avant de Craquer.
La perspective des jeunes ayant un parent atteint d’un trouble mental. Défis et besoins en matière de soutien
This synthesis (in French) presents the challenges faced by and support needs of young people tasked with caring for a parent with a mental disorder.
Analysis of caregiving support
Realities of caregiving
Repercussions of caregiving
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To find community resources offering caregiving information and support near you, consult l’Appui’s Resource Directory or Proche aidance Québec's list of member organizations (in French only).
