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Caregiver Depression and Youth Disruptive Behavior Difficulties

NCJ Number
237154
Journal
Social Work in Mental Health Volume: 9 Issue: 1 Dated: January-February 2011 Pages: 56-70
Author(s)
Geetha Gopalan, LCSW, Ph.D.; Kara Dean-Assael, LMSW; Kathryn Klingenstein; Anil Chacko, Ph.D.; Mary M. McKay, LCSW, Ph.D.
Date Published
February 2011
Length
15 pages
Annotation
This study examined depressive symptoms and service use among caregivers whose children receive treatment for disruptive behavior disorders.
Abstract
This study examines the rates of depressive symptoms and service use among caregivers whose children receive treatment for disruptive behavior disorders. Descriptive analyses examined preliminary baseline data from the Family Groups for Urban Youth with Disruptive Behaviors study for 212 caregivers to determine rates of caregiver depressive symptoms and lifetime mental health service use. Findings indicate that caregivers manifest substantially higher rates of depressive symptoms compared to national norms. Of those caregivers with clinically significant depressive symptoms, less than half reported ever receiving mental health services. Findings suggest that greater attention should be paid to identifying and treating caregiver depression among children receiving treatment for disruptive behavior disorders. (Published Abstract)