Publications by authors named "Floor van Santvoort"
To promote the return of juveniles to a home-like environment (e.g. living with (foster)parents) after secure residential treatment (SRT), it is important to know which factors are related to this outcome.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe main objective of this project is to create a research and intervention model to promote large-scale implementation and evaluations of generic very brief interventions for children of parents with mental disorders (COPMI). Feasible interventions for COPMI aged 0-18 years are highly needed, as this is a large high-risk group in society. Reducing behavioral problems and enhancing wellbeing for families with parents affected by any mental disorder are important preventive initiatives.
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- Children of parents with mental illness or substance use disorders face a higher risk of social-emotional problems, especially those with mild intellectual disabilities (ID).
- The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the 'You are okay' program, which includes support for children and an educational component for parents.
- By enhancing perceived competence among both children and parents, the program hopes to prevent social-emotional issues and address the interconnectedness of mental health between parents and children.
Children of mentally ill parents are at high risk of developing problems themselves. They are often identified and approached as a homogeneous group, despite diversity in parental diagnoses. Some studies demonstrate evidence for transgenerational equifinality (children of parents with various disorders are at risk of similar problems) and multifinality (children are at risk of a broad spectrum of problems).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn various countries preventive support groups are offered to children of mentally ill and/or addicted parents to reduce the risk that they will develop problems themselves. This study assessed the effectiveness of Dutch support groups for children aged 8-12 years old in terms of reducing negative cognitions; improving social support, competence, and parent-child interaction (direct intervention goals); and reducing emotional and behavioural problems (ultimate intervention aim). Children from 254 families were randomly assigned to the intervention or a control condition.
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- The study aims to identify and describe intervention programs designed to support children with parents who have mental illnesses.
- Various sources, including literature reviews and academic databases, were used to collect relevant data, focusing on programs specifically targeting affected children without restricting quality assessments.
- The findings reveal multiple types of interventions, such as family support and online resources, highlighting the importance of psychosocial education, while also noting the need for more rigorous research to determine effective conditions for improving children's outcomes.