The Contact a Family survey of 1,100 families with disabled children found that 72 per cent have experienced poor mental health.
Half of those surveyed have asked their GP for help with a mental health issue or have seen a counsellor.
Among the key factors are lack of support from councils, schools and health trusts. More than half (56 per cent) cited this as a cause of their mental health problems.
A similar proportion said not having as much time or money as other families made them feel isolated.
The charity is using the findings to urge councils to invest in early intervention services to identify and support parents that are feeling isolated and stressed.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
