Craniofacial anomalies and mothers' psychological functioning: The mediating role of social support.

Aim: To examine the psychological and psychosocial service needs of mothers of children with craniofacial anomalies (CFAs).

Methods: Mothers (n = 55) of children from newborn to 6 years with CFA completed self-report measures of psychological distress, quality of life and perceived social support.

Results: Mothers' psychological distress levels were significantly higher than those in a normative population.