Children’s Perceptions and Experiences of Their Involvement in Their Parents’ Mental Health Care – A Qualitative Literature Review

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This systematic review aims to synthesise the research on children's perceptions and experiences of their involvement in a parent's mental health care. After an extensive search and quality appraisal, 22 articles remained and were included in the review. The results show that children-although resourceful and with good intentions-frequently felt excluded. They hungered for information and felt their questions were abandoned. They also felt caught in a tumultuous life situation and struggled for support. Finally, they expressed the need to be seen and ultimately did not feel involved in their parent's mental health care.