Carer wellbeing

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Episode Synopsis

Jodie Caruana and Tania Vannitamby from the Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Hub at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network discuss the importance of taking a holistic approach when working with young people with intellectual disability. Our conversation covers the bi-directional relationship between carer wellbeing and a young person’s mental wellbeing, listening to what the needs of the family are and various evidence-based treatment programs for parents and carers. Go to 3dn.unsw.edu.au/idmh-cymhs-training for more information and resources.