Developing stress management program for mothers of children with ADHD and its effectiveness on their mental health

Parand, Akram; Afrooz, Gholam Ali; Mansoor, Mahmood; Yekta, Mohsen Shokoohi; Besharat, MohammadAli; Khooshabi, Katayoon

doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2010.07.249

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“…The results of the present study are relatively consistent with those of other studies. For instance, in the study by Parand et al, from among the numerous experiences extracted, the experience of aggression and a sense of helplessness were consistent with the present study (22). However, other themes such as feelings of limitation or the existence of imposed relationships were not reported in the present study due to cultural differences between the studied communities.…”

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confidence: 89%

Lived Experiences of Mothers with Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactive Children: A Phenomenological Approach

Ranjbari

Gargari

Mohammad‐Alizadeh‐Charandabi

et al. 2022

J Qual Res Health Sci

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Background: This study aimed to investigate the lived experiences of mothers with attention-deficit/ hyperactive children. Methods: The present qualitative descriptive study was conducted based on a phenomenological approach that investigated the experiences of primary caregivers of attention-deficit/ hyperactive children. The population of the study included mothers of attention-deficit/hyperactive primary school students in Tabriz. A total of 13 children were selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected through face-to-face, in-depth, and semi-structured interviews with participants. The interviews were conducted in schools and the Hasti Counseling Center. Moreover, Smith’s cognitive phenomenological method was used to analyze the data. Results: The analysis of the data revealed 4 main themes and 25 subthemes including emotional responses (depression, loneliness, anger and rage, embarrassment, desire to have a calm child, stress, confusion, remorse, regret, frustration, anxiety and dread), behavioral responses (self-blame, frequent crying, shouting, aggression, trying to control oneself), physical responses (palpitation, feeling hot water drops on one’s head), and cognitive responses (feeling inhuman, isolation, feeling guilty, embarrassed, and blameful, problems in pregnancy, insanity, feeling hyperactive due to inability to control oneself, feeling accused of lying). Conclusion: The results of this study will pave the way for further research in the field of mental health interventions for mothers of attention-deficit/hyperactive children. Accordingly, it is essential to design and evaluate the effectiveness of psychotherapy interventions that can cover various dimensions of the problems of this group of mothers.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 89%

Lived Experiences of Mothers with Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactive Children: A Phenomenological Approach

Ranjbari

Gargari

Mohammad‐Alizadeh‐Charandabi

et al. 2022

J Qual Res Health Sci

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“…Therefore, it is encouraging that some existing behavioural parent training programmes have identified reductions in parenting stress (Gerdes, Haack, & Schneider, 2012;Heath, Curtis, Fan, & McPherson, 2015). Research has also begun into the development and assessment of targeted stress management programmes for parents of children with ADHD (Parand et al, 2010;Sharif, Zarei, Shooshtari, & Vossoughi, 2015;Treacy et al, 2005); however, further research is required to establish the long-term efficacy and acceptability of these interventions for parents. In addition, further research is needed to understand the type of interventions parents are most receptive to, and the barriers and enablers to implementing interventions that specifically target the parenting stress of parents of children with ADHD within Australia's healthcare system.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Experience of stress in parents of children with ADHD: A qualitative study

Leitch

Sciberras

Post

et al. 2019

International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well

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Purpose: Qualitative research aimed at understanding the stress of parents of children with ADHD is limited and few interventions have been designed to directly target their stress. The study aim was to explore the stress of parents of children with ADHD using qualitative methodology.Methods: Thirteen parents of children with ADHD participated in two focus groups. Open-ended questions explored parents’ experiences of stress. Focus groups were recorded, transcribed, and coded using thematic analysis. Parents also completed the Parenting Stress Index–Short Form.Results: Four primary themes were identified: The child’s behaviour feels like a “wrecking ball”; Coping with the “war at home”; A divided family: “relationships don’t survive”; and Craving support: “it’s goddamn hard work”. Five of eleven participants who completed the PSI-SF scored in the clinically significant range indicating levels of stress that require professional support.Conclusions: Parents attribute their high stress to their children’s behaviour, unmet needs for support, and social stigma. Parents request support to enable them to cope and appear to represent a clinical population who require mental health care and support themselves. Future interventions directly targeting the stress of parents of children with ADHD may provide wide-ranging benefits for their children and families.

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“…Existing reviews and meta-analyses provide evidence that interventions for parental depression is associated with improved parenting and/or child mental health (Cuijpers et al, 2015; Goodman et al, 2018; Letourneau et al, 2017). Furthermore, the review would also support the integration of parental mental health interventions into neurodevelopmental services, of which there is increasing evidence of efficacy (Chronis-Tuscano et al, 2013; Parand et al, 2010; Sharif et al, 2015).…”

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confidence: 99%

A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Studies Investigating the Association Between Early Life Maternal Depression and Offspring ADHD

Tucker

Hobson

2021

J Atten Disord

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Objective: The systematic review sought to understand the relationship between maternal depression and later ADHD in children. Method: Three databases were used to identify the studies (Medline, Web of Science and PsychInfo) resulting in 1,223 studies being screened and 14 articles being included in the review. Results: The majority of studies ( N = 11) reported a significant relationship between maternal depression (across both prenatal and postnatal periods) and ADHD symptoms in children. This relationship remained significant when temperament, or past ADHD symptoms were controlled for. Several methodological issues were identified including; overreliance on maternal report and parental ADHD not being accounted for in most studies. Conclusion: The review adds to the literature regarding the temporal relationship between maternal depression and the development of ADHD in children, and thus supports the case for improving access to mental health services for mothers as a preventative strategy in the development of child psychopathology.

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Developing stress management program for mothers of children with ADHD and its effectiveness on their mental health

Cited by 5 publications

References 16 publications

Lived Experiences of Mothers with Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactive Children: A Phenomenological Approach

Lived Experiences of Mothers with Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactive Children: A Phenomenological Approach

Experience of stress in parents of children with ADHD: A qualitative study

A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Studies Investigating the Association Between Early Life Maternal Depression and Offspring ADHD

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