Parent Perspectives on How to Communicate About Mental Health with Children and Youth with Physical Disabilities
Summary
The research team wants to know what is important to the parents of young people with physical disabilities in regards to mental health and wellness. We will use this information to inform clinical guidelines for more effective and targeted early identification and addressing of mental health needs.
Researcher(s)
Amy McPherson, PhD, Bloorview Research Institute, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Andrea Snider, Psychologist, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Call to action
Are you the parent and/or guardian of a child or youth with physical disabilities? Are you interested in how to talk about mental health?
Who can participate
Parents and/or guardians of children or youth with physical disabilities up to age 30
Funding agency
Holland Bloorview’s Center for Leadership
What's involved
Participants will complete a 10 minute online survey. Link to survey: https://redcap.link/MentalHealth-PD
Please contact the Research Coordinator, Revi Bonder, at rbonder@hollandbloorview.ca for more information about the study or if you wish to take part.
