Support Group Development for the Mental Health of Parents of Children with Complex Diagnoses

Authors

Sarah G. Bonner, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
Lakesia Boykin, Univeristy of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
Dana Madalon, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow

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Description

This presentation covers support group program development for the mental health of parents of children with complex diagnoses. It outlines the need for emotional support, describes the group activities used to promote coping and resilience, and explains how the program was implemented and evaluated using pre- and post-surveys.

Publication Date

Spring 4-11-2025

Publisher

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Keywords

Mental health, Peer groups, Community mental health services

Medical Subject Headings

Mental health, Peer groups, Community mental health services

Disciplines

Diseases | Mental and Social Health | Occupational Therapy

Comments

Poster presented at the in-person OTD Capstone Symposium, held at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences April 11, 2025.

Recommended Citation

Bonner, S. G., Boykin, L., & Madalon, D. (2025, April 11). Support Group Development for the Mental Health of Parents of Children with Complex Diagnoses. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesspring2025/81

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