Being the parent of a child who needs emergency medicine is more than just a responsibility – it can feel like a constant battle with worry. The thought “what if” follows you everywhere: at school, during training, on a trip, or when the child is at a friend’s house.

It affects not only daily life but also your inner well-being.

One study found that 26% of parents experienced depression, 38% reported severe anxiety, and 40% had high stress levels when their children had chronic medical needs (PMC).

Another study shows that between 9.6% and 62.9% of parents reported symptoms of anxiety, and between 7.7% and 57% reported signs of depression (ADC, BMJ).

Always having to be prepared and carrying the responsibility for your child’s safety can create an invisible but heavy burden – a worry that rarely shows on the outside, but is always present within.