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Castleberry, Marcellus - LIFE Poster: The Use of Support Groups to Improve the Mental Health for Caregivers of Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Center:

MI-Developmental Disabilities Institute, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2023

Contact Information:

Michael Bray
[email protected]
313-577-4178

Product Description:

Caregivers of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) experience poorer physical and mental health than the general population. Specifically, caregivers of children with IDD experience increased rates of anxiety and depression. Additionally, they perceive lower levels of physical health. Caregivers are an often overlooked and underserved population when considering support services for themselves.

Keyword(s):

LEND, support groups, caregivers, IDD, mental health

Product/Publication Type(s):

Conference presentations and posters presented

Target Audience:

Consumers/Families, Professionals, Students

Alternative Format:

To Obtain Copies (URL or Email):

[email protected]

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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