title: Being a Parent to a Young Adult with Mental Illness in Transition to Adulthood.
abstract: Parents of young adults with mental illness may face a continued demand for support, even though their children have reached the age of majority. The aim of this study was to explore relatives' experiences of parenting a young adult with mental illness in transition to adulthood. Individual interviews were conducted and analysed according to Grounded Theory. The results showed that relatives experienced powerlessness and a sense of inescapable duty with limited possibilities to be relieved. With a family nursing approach, relatives can be supported and, when the young adults' needs of care are met, they can be relieved from their burden of responsibility.
authors: a Luleå University of Technonogy , Department of Health Science , Luleå , Sweden.
authors: Eva
authors: E
authors: Lindgren
authors: b Mid Sweden University , Department of Nursing Science , Östersund , Sweden.
authors: Siv
authors: S
authors: Söderberg
authors: c Blekinge Institute of Technology , Department of Health , Karlskrona , Sweden.
authors: Lisa
authors: L
authors: Skär
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D016487:Parenting / Q000523:psychology*; D060305:Transition to Adult Care; D055815:Young Adult