Unique issues of the adopted child: Helping parents talk openly and honestly with their child and the community
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Journal of psychosocial nursing and mental health services, 1996•journals.healio.comAdopted children represent 2% of the total population in the United States, 4% to 5% of the
children referred to outpatient mental health clinics, and 10% to 15% of children in
residential care facilities (Brodzinsky, 1990). It is possible that the reason for this increased
incidence is the greater psychological vulnerability to stress of adopted children (Brodzinsky,
1990; Kaye, 1990; Melina, 1986; Watkins & Fisher, 1993).How can adoptive parents and
health care professionals help adopted children feel more secure and less vulnerable in …
children referred to outpatient mental health clinics, and 10% to 15% of children in
residential care facilities (Brodzinsky, 1990). It is possible that the reason for this increased
incidence is the greater psychological vulnerability to stress of adopted children (Brodzinsky,
1990; Kaye, 1990; Melina, 1986; Watkins & Fisher, 1993).How can adoptive parents and
health care professionals help adopted children feel more secure and less vulnerable in …
Adopted children represent 2% of the total population in the United States, 4% to 5% of the children referred to outpatient mental health clinics, and 10% to 15% of children in residential care facilities (Brodzinsky, 1990). It is possible that the reason for this increased incidence is the greater psychological vulnerability to stress of adopted children (Brodzinsky, 1990; Kaye, 1990; Melina, 1986; Watkins & Fisher, 1993).
How can adoptive parents and health care professionals help adopted children feel more secure and less vulnerable in stressful situations? Studies show that adopted adults are more likely to be emotionally healthy when they have been reared in families that are comfortable talking about adoption.
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