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| Published: December 31, 2022

Mental Health among Mothers of Children with Multiple Disabilities

Mohd Iqbal War

PhD Research Scholar, Department of Psychology, Annamalai University Google Scholar More about the auther

, Dr. G. Ramanathan

Assistant Professor Department of Psychology, Government Arts College Coimbatore Google Scholar More about the auther

DIP: 18.01.198.20221004

DOI: 10.25215/1004.198

ABSTRACT

It is common knowledge that a sizeable percentage of mothers of children with developmental disabilities experience high levels of stress and suffer from deteriorating mental health as a result of their experiences. It is imperative that research be carried out in order to better understand and assist mothers whose mental health has been damaged, and eventually to provide greater support for families who are caring for and assisting a child who has a disability. Having a child who suffers from a disability places a significant strain on a mother’s life, and this is especially true in less developed nations where there is a shortage of financial assistance and other forms of government assistance. Having a child who suffers from a disability places a significant strain on a mother’s life, and having a child who suffers from a disability Having a child who is disabled places a significant strain on the life of a mother, and having a child who is disabled places a significant strain on the life of a father as well. Having a child who struggles with a handicap is associated with a higher risk of mental health issues as well as a lower quality of life for the parent. This is because having a child who struggles with a handicap causes stress and anxiety. [The chain of causation] People who have high levels of personal social capital and communities that are rich in social capital generally experience day-to-day and long-term health and social benefits; the psychological well-being of mothers is of the utmost significance. These advantages are typically enjoyed by individuals who have high levels of personal social capital as well as by communities that have a significant amount of social capital. When compared to other children who have disabilities, those who have mothers who are depressed exhibit a greater degree of behavioral disturbance, lower cognitive functioning, more insecure attachment, a more challenging temperament, and a greater risk for developing depression themselves. Additionally, these children have a higher risk for developing depression themselves. In addition to this, the likelihood of these children developing depression themselves is significantly increased. The purpose of this study is to investigate the Mental Health among Mothers of Children with Multiple Disabilities.

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ISSN 2348-5396

ISSN 2349-3429

18.01.198.20221004

10.25215/1004.198

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Published in   Volume 10, Issue 4, October-December, 2022