Letter to the editor regarding “Antecedents of mental health in parents of individuals born with ARM: The association between illness representations, negative and positive coping, and depressive symptoms”
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This letter discusses research examining psychological factors affecting parents of children with anorectal malformations (ARM). The study applies the Common-Sense Model to explore how parents' illness perceptions and coping strategies influence their risk for depression, offering insights into the mental health challenges faced by families managing congenital conditions.
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- Illness representations (threat/control perceptions) significantly influence parental mental health in ARM cases
- Common-Sense Model of Self-Regulation provides framework for understanding parental psychological adaptation
- Coping strategies mediate the relationship between illness perceptions and depressive symptoms in ARM parents
- Targeting illness representations may improve mental health interventions for parents of children with congenital conditions
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Letter to the editor regarding “Antecedents of mental health in parents of individuals born with ARM: The association between illness representations, negative and positive coping, and depressive symptoms”. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2025-11-05. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/11208
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