“…According to professionals, interventions to decrease stigma can take several forms: young carer groups run by professionals; family-led self-help groups; and volunteer-based organisations. Each of these programme types have been shown to decrease stigma and have assisted young carers in acquiring knowledge, skills and a sense of mastery, coping and control over their personal situation (Anderson, Reiss, & Hogarty, 1986;Atwood & Williams, 1978;Battaglino, 1987;Moller & Wer, 1989;Pinfold et al, 2004;Rapaport et al, 2006;Rose, Finestone, & Bass, 1985).…”