“Being in a group with others who have mental illness makes all the difference”: The views and experiences of parents who attended a mental health parenting program

Coates, Dominiek; Phelan, Ruth F; Heap, John; Howe, Deborah

doi:10.1016/j.childyouth.2017.05.015

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“…Despite no time limit being applied to the search, included studies were all conducted in or after between 2001. They considered a variety of parenting programmes, the most frequently cited being (1) the Triple P Positive Parenting Programme, including groups, seminars and amended versions of Triple P (n = 7) (Coates et al 2017;Cullen et al 2013;Errázuriz et al 2016;Garcia et al 2018;Haskett et al 2018;Houlding et al 2012;Lewis et al 2016), (2) Webster-Stratton's Incredible Years Parent Training Program (n = 6) (and 3) Strengthening Families Program 10-14 (n = 3) Twenty-five of the included studies referred to parenting programmes delivered in a group format with only one being delivered individually. Studies were conducted in the United States (n = 10), the United Kingdom (n = 8), Canada (n = 2), Panama (n = 2), Ireland (n = 2), Australia (n = 1) and Chile (n = 1).…”

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Parents’ Perceptions and Experiences of Parenting Programmes: A Systematic Review and Metasynthesis of the Qualitative Literature

Butler

Gregg

Calam

et al. 2019

Clin Child Fam Psychol Rev

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Supporting parents to meet the challenges of their caregiving role is identified as a public health concern and a priority in policies internationally. Quantitative research has established the efficacy of parenting programmes but less is understood about the key aspects that make interventions meaningful and helpful to families. We aimed to explore parents' experiences and perceptions of parenting programmes in order to highlight the parent voice and identify key factors that parents perceive to be meaningful and improve our understanding of the acceptability and perceived benefits of parenting programmes. Six key electronic databases were searched systematically for qualitative research and eligibility for inclusion was established. A thematic synthesis was undertaken. Twenty-six studies were included, spanning 17 years of parenting research and involving 822 parents. Three main themes and nine subthemes were identified: (1) a family's journey (prior to the parenting programme, outcomes (including changes in the parent, child and wider family) and post-intervention), (2) aspects perceived to be important or valuable (group leader or facilitator, programme content and delivery and value of the group) and (3) challenges or difficulties (barriers to engagement or attendance, programme content and suggestions for improvement). Reported outcomes of parenting programmes included changes in the parent alongside changes in the child and family more widely. Key recommendations to improve provision of accessible, clinically and cost-effective interventions for parents include ensuring high-quality training and supervision of facilitators, balancing flexibility and fidelity to ensure tailored content to meet individual needs, a sensitivity to parental adversity, the need for wider familial support and the availability of ongoing support following the end of a parenting programme.

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Parents’ Perceptions and Experiences of Parenting Programmes: A Systematic Review and Metasynthesis of the Qualitative Literature

Butler

Gregg

Calam

et al. 2019

Clin Child Fam Psychol Rev

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“…It is therefore not surprising that some practitioners expressed a preference for group-based parenting interventions due to perceived added value for parents with mental health difficulties. Indeed, group parenting programmes specifically for parents with mental health difficulties have found combining a group-format and home-based delivery to be effective (Coates et al 2017 ; Isobel et al 2016 ; Phelan et al 2013 ). In line with Triple P’s implementation framework which emphasises the principles of self-regulation and minimal sufficiency (McWilliam et al 2016 ), offering a choice of interventions of varying intensity to suit the needs of families is likely to be beneficial (Sanders et al 2007 ).…”

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Exploring Staff Implementation of a Self-directed Parenting Intervention for Parents with Mental Health Difficulties

Butler

Gregg

Calam

et al. 2020

Community Ment Health J

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Parents with mental health difficulties face significant barriers in accessing evidence-based parenting interventions. Self-directed approaches may be a destigmatising, accessible alternative. Evidence has suggested that Triple P Positive Parenting Programme’s self-directed format is as effective as more time- and cost-intensive delivery methods. The aim of the current study was to establish whether staff were able to use this intervention with parents with mental health difficulties and to explore staff experiences of implementation. Triple P self-help workbooks were provided to practitioners across three teams. Data were collected regarding workbook uptake and use. Interviews with staff exploring their experiences of implementation were analysed using thematic analysis. Overall, 41 participants were recruited, of which 12 (29.27%) also consented to interviews. Overall, six practitioners (14.63%) reported that they utilised the workbook. Uptake and utilisation were varied, but practitioners who used the workbook reported positive outcomes. Interviews revealed themes regarding practitioner concerns, views of the intervention and implementation issues. Self-directed Triple remains a promising intervention but its feasibility is dependent on addressing barriers to implementation and facilitating a family-focused approach to meet the needs of these parents and their children.

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“…7 In addition, mental illness can impact negatively on parenting. 8 In a recent study, mothers with schizophrenia performed consistently poorer in regards to parenting measures than controls, and in some dimensions poorer than mothers with depression. 9 In a recent study on parenting experiences of mothers with a chronic mental illness, mothers shared the challenges they experience with regard to caring for their children and they also expressed their need for family support.…”

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Health professionals’ attitudes towards breastfeeding among women with schizophrenia: Greek version of a specific rating scale

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B reastfeeding is the optimal feeding mode for the mother and her child. The pregnancy rates of mothers with schizophrenia do not differ significantly from those of the general population. However, research on breastfeeding among women with schizophrenia is extremely limited. The current study aims to explore the health professionals' attitudes towards breastfeeding among women with schizophrenia in Greece and to examine the validity and reliability of the Greek version of a specific rating scale for further research on attitudes towards breastfeeding among women with schizophrenia. This study had a cross-sectional descriptive design and the participants were health professionals working closely with women/mothers at different health care settings in Athens (health visitors, midwives, nurses working in mental health care). Data were collected using a self-report questionnaire on knowledge and attitudes regarding breastfeeding, knowledge, feelings and attitudes regarding schizophrenia, professional guidance for women with schizophrenia about breastfeeding; and personal and professional attitudes towards breastfeeding among women with schizophrenia. The results of the study showed that health care professionals of different disciplines seemed to have similar positive attitudes towards breastfeeding among women with schizophrenia. Professionals that had attended breastfeeding seminars had significantly greater scores on both knowledge of breastfeeding and attitudes towards breastfeeding. Greater scores on attitudes towards women with schizophrenia and attitudes towards breastfeeding among women with schizophrenia were found in those that had previous contact with a person with schizophrenia. Furthermore, greater scores on attitudes towards women with schizophrenia

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“Being in a group with others who have mental illness makes all the difference”: The views and experiences of parents who attended a mental health parenting program

Abstract: Being in a group with others who have mental illness makes all the difference": The views and experiences of parents who attended a mental health parenting program

Cited by 16 publications

References 43 publications

Parents’ Perceptions and Experiences of Parenting Programmes: A Systematic Review and Metasynthesis of the Qualitative Literature

Parents’ Perceptions and Experiences of Parenting Programmes: A Systematic Review and Metasynthesis of the Qualitative Literature

Exploring Staff Implementation of a Self-directed Parenting Intervention for Parents with Mental Health Difficulties

Health professionals’ attitudes towards breastfeeding among women with schizophrenia: Greek version of a specific rating scale

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