Abstract
Background:
Children of parents with mental health and substance use disorders face significant emotional, psychological, and developmental challenges. While research has recognized the need for support, interventions often fail to address children’s specific developmental needs or provide holistic, integrated care
models. This scoping review identifies key challenges and effective support mechanisms to inform future interventions.
Methods: A scoping review was conducted following Arksey and O’Malley’s framework. Systematic searches were performed in CINAHL, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science [2014–2024]. Studies examining the experiences, risks, and support mechanisms for children aged 10–18 living with parents experiencing mental
health and substance use disorders were included. Thematic analysis was applied to identify patterns in resilience-building interventions and integrated support approaches.
Results:
Findings highlight four key themes: (I) impact and risk factors children experience increased emotional distress, developmental delays, and social isolation, exacerbated by stigma and inadequate systemic support; (II) parent and family engagement interventions incorporating parents and extended family
members (e.g., grandparents) improve family stability and child resilience; (III) integrated support systems—cross-sector collaboration between healthcare, education, and social services is essential for effective intervention; (IV) continuous monitoring and adaptive support—ongoing, developmentally appropriate interventions tailored to individual needs improve long-term outcomes.
Conclusions:
Policymakers and practitioners must prioritize integrated, evidence-based interventions to mitigate risks and improve the well-being of children of parents with mental health and substance use disorders. Future research should focus on long-term intervention effectiveness and adaptive strategies for evolving needs.
Children of parents with mental health and substance use disorders face significant emotional, psychological, and developmental challenges. While research has recognized the need for support, interventions often fail to address children’s specific developmental needs or provide holistic, integrated care
models. This scoping review identifies key challenges and effective support mechanisms to inform future interventions.
Methods: A scoping review was conducted following Arksey and O’Malley’s framework. Systematic searches were performed in CINAHL, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science [2014–2024]. Studies examining the experiences, risks, and support mechanisms for children aged 10–18 living with parents experiencing mental
health and substance use disorders were included. Thematic analysis was applied to identify patterns in resilience-building interventions and integrated support approaches.
Results:
Findings highlight four key themes: (I) impact and risk factors children experience increased emotional distress, developmental delays, and social isolation, exacerbated by stigma and inadequate systemic support; (II) parent and family engagement interventions incorporating parents and extended family
members (e.g., grandparents) improve family stability and child resilience; (III) integrated support systems—cross-sector collaboration between healthcare, education, and social services is essential for effective intervention; (IV) continuous monitoring and adaptive support—ongoing, developmentally appropriate interventions tailored to individual needs improve long-term outcomes.
Conclusions:
Policymakers and practitioners must prioritize integrated, evidence-based interventions to mitigate risks and improve the well-being of children of parents with mental health and substance use disorders. Future research should focus on long-term intervention effectiveness and adaptive strategies for evolving needs.
| Originalsprog | Engelsk |
|---|---|
| Artikelnummer | 21 |
| Tidsskrift | Journal of Hospital Management and Health Policy |
| Vol/bind | 9 |
| Antal sider | 17 |
| ISSN | 2523-2533 |
| DOI | |
| Status | Udgivet - 30 jun. 2025 |
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