Parental Mental Health Impacts a Child’s Well-being: Parent-focused Interventions Can Help

Abstract

Parent mental health is a crucial factor in shaping a child's overall mental health and well-being. A growing body of research suggests that parental mental health problems, such as depression and anxiety, can have a significant impact on children's mental health. Children of parents with mental health problems are more likely to experience emotional, behavioral, and developmental difficulties, which can persist into adulthood. To address this issue, parent-focused interventions have been developed to improve both the parents and the child's mental health. These interventions aim to provide support and education to parents, helping them to cope with their mental health problems and develop better parenting practices. The interventions may also provide children with a safe and supportive environment, improving their overall mental health and well-being. The literature review summarizes the current state of knowledge on the relationship between parents’ mental health and children's mental health, and the impact of parent-focused interventions. The review highlights the need for further research to fully understand the complex relationships between parents’ mental health and children's mental health, and to determine the most effective parent-focused interventions for improving both parent and child outcomes.