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An exploratory study of the profile and perceived needs of people with mental Illness who are caring for young children in Singapore

Published Date: 12.3.2014

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Theme: Carer health and wellbeing

Sub-theme: Mental health

Children and young people Mental illness Carer support sector Parents Peer-reviewed journal article Survey

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Theme: Carer health and wellbeing

Sub-theme: Mental health

View Publication Children and young people Mental illness Carer support sector Parents Peer-reviewed journal article Survey

Verification Statement

This publication / resource is hosted on a publicly available external link. If the full text is not publicly accessible, summary points are included and a contact method for the author(s) is provided, where available.

The summary information presented is based on content submitted by an author or other user
, along with publicly available information about the publication / resource added by the Carer Knowledge Exchange team.

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An exploratory study of the profile and perceived needs of people with mental Illness who are caring for young children in Singapore

Published Date: 12.3.2014

  • Author/ Authors

    Abner Weng Cheong Poon, Cheng Lee, Lilian Mark

  • Suggested citation (APA 7th edition)

    Poon, A., Lee, C., & Mark, L. (2014). An exploratory study of the profile and perceived needs of people with mental illness who are caring for young children in Singapore. Social Work in Mental Health, 12(2), 174–193. https://doi.org/10.1080/15332985.2013.851058

Long Summary

This article examines the needs of individuals living with a mental illness who are caring for a young child. Based in Singapore, the study establishes a range of information about the prevalence of mental illness among parents. The article discusses the need for support programs that integrates the needs of the children as well.

    Key Messages for Carers


  • Advocates for specified mental health support for women/mothers
  • Discusses needs of parents suffering from a mental illness
  • Makes recommendations aimed at preventing disruption to the children's lives

  • Key Messages for Policy Makers


  • Provides demographic information regarding the prevalence of mental illness in Singapore
  • Highlights the welfare concerns of children living with a parent with mental illness
  • Provides comparisons with other countries including Australia to establish international trends

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