title: Problems faced and coping strategies used by adolescents with mentally ill parents in Delhi.
abstract: The present study was conducted to assess the problems faced by adolescents whose parents suffer from major mental illness at selected mental health institutes of Delhi. The objectives also included assessment of the coping strategies of the adolescents in dealing with these problems. The Stuart Stress Adaptation Model of Psychiatric Nursing Care was used as the conceptual framework. A descriptive survey approach with cross-sectional design was used in the study. A structured interview schedule was prepared. Purposive non-probability sampling technique was employed to interview 50 adolescents whose parents suffer from major mental illness. Data gathered was analysed and interpreted using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The study showed that majority of the adolescents had moderate problems as a result of their parent's mental illness. Area-wise analysis of the problems revealed that the highest problems faced were in family relationship and support and majority of the adolescents used maladaptive coping strategies. A set of guidelines on effective coping strategies was disseminated to these adolescents.
authors.affiliation: Rufaida College of Nursing, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi.
authors.forename: Shoba
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: George
authors.forename: Bindu
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Shaiju
authors.forename: Veena
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Sharma
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D016241:Child of Impaired Parents / Q000523:psychology*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010287:Parent-Child Relations; D055815:Young Adult