COPING SKILLS, STRENGTHS, AND NEEDS AS PERCEIVED BY ADULT OFFSPRING AND SIBLINGS OF PEOPLE WITH MENTAL-ILLNESS - A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY

This article reports on a retrospectively designed and qualitatively a nalyzed study. Subjective interview data were gathered through semistr uctured interviews with 10 adult offspring and 10 adult siblings of pe ople with mental illness. Results of the study provide a unique first- band perspective on their coping skills, needs, and potential strength s. Data from the interviews corroborate previous findings and provide additional information. Implications for mental health professionals a re discussed.