Title: A Study of Distress and Well-Being among Mothers of Children with ADHD and AUTISM in Rural, Coimbatore Tamilnadu
Authors: Mr Siva Shankar, P, Arunkumar.T, Manivasagam.M, Anbu. N. Aravazhi
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v4i8.95
Abstract
Number of studies has investigated about psychological distress of mothers of children with ADHD and AUTISM. Mothers of children with ADHD and AUTISM often experience greater stress and emotional demands. Mothers have to undertake too much stress than other family members because there mothers are with their children throughout the day. There can be exceptions for this, as not all mothers of children face highly stressful life situations. The aim of the study is to assess psychological distress such as stress, anxiety, depression and well being of mothers of children with ADHD and AUTISM.
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Corresponding Author
Mr Siva Shankar
Department of Pediatrics
Karpagam Faculty of Medical Science and Research Coimbatore, Tamilnadu
