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For young people with schizophrenia, their first experience of psychosis is often highly traumatic. Because of the close, nurturing relationships mothers typically have with their children, they too can experience trauma while witnessing their children’s disturbing psychotic episodes. As a result, mothers of adult children with schizophrenia often experience negative impacts on their physical and psychological health. Debra Klages takes a unique perspective by shedding light on how the traumatic experiences of health professionals with dual roles as mothers can lead to personal and professional growth and resilience.

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Original Article Reference

Summary of the paper, ‘Post-traumatic growth: Health professionals as mothers of adult children with schizophrenia,’ in Health Care for Women International, doi.org/10.1080/07399332.2020.1781126

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For further information, you can connect with Debra Klages at klagesdebi@hotmail.com

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