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Young carers in the COVID-19 pandemic: risks for mental health

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted lives across the world, however for some groups, the disruption has been more keenly experienced - this includes young carers. Young carers are children, adolescents and young adults who provide informal care to someone else, typically a parent or other family member with a disability, long term health condition or who is elderly. In developed countries, it is estimated that 2-8% of those aged under 18 years are young carers [1]. The disadvantage and invisibility of young carers, already substantial prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, has been exacerbated during the pandemic, with likely implications for their ongoing mental health and well-being.

Source: The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific

DOI: 10.1016/j.lanwpc.2021.100307

Author: Tania L King

Institution: The University of Melbourne

Language: English

Topic: Family Support in Illness

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,500