Episode Synopsis "The mental health impact of caring for a disabled child "

Caring for a child with a disability can be overwhelming. Alongside this, parents and families of children with disabilities tend to be faced with a continuous barrage of complex challenges. These include social isolation, difficulty finding resources and major financial strain. But what is the impact of non-stop care-giving on their mental health? And how can they ensure their psychological wellbeing?  

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More episodes of the podcast Variety Pod-Ability is a podcast for parents and families of children with disabilities and special educational needs (SEND).

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