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<p>In the Netherlands, 900,000 children grow up with a&#xa0;parent with mental illness or addiction (COPMI). Due to unpredictable home situations, aggression, or neglect, these children are at increased risk to develop mental and physical health problems. The available support for COPMI is often focused on psycho-education. Sports and physical activity have proven positive effects on physical and mental health, but are rarely used in prevention programs for this target group. Boxing may help in expressing emotions, setting boundaries, increasing self-confidence, and strengthening the resilience of COPMI. This study explores how a&#xa0;boxing program for COPMI youth (16–24&#xa0;years) can be designed, its underlying working principles, how boxing trainers and care professionals can collaborate, and the factors that influence implementation. Semi-structured (group) interviews were conducted with COPMI youth, boxing trainers, healthcare- and social work professionals, and representatives of related professional associations. The results show that a&#xa0;boxing program for COPMI potentially provides an alternative or a&#xa0;valuable addition to regular support. The program offers COPMI opportunities to relax, become fit, experience joy and success, find social support, and increase their self-confidence. A&#xa0;suitable boxing trainer is empathetic and communicative, fosters a&#xa0;positive environment, and creates a&#xa0;warm, respectful atmosphere. The program is delivered by a&#xa0;boxing trainer and a&#xa0;person with lived experience and supported by a&#xa0;healthcare and social work professional in the background. Training and certification can contribute to successful implementation.</p>

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Boksen voor de mentale gezondheid van KOPP/KOV-jongeren

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    2026年4月15日

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  • Willemijn Langkamp,
  • Dorine M. van Namen,
  • Tina Bellemans,
  • Daphne Heemskerk,
  • Jasmijn Holla

摘要

In the Netherlands, 900,000 children grow up with a parent with mental illness or addiction (COPMI). Due to unpredictable home situations, aggression, or neglect, these children are at increased risk to develop mental and physical health problems. The available support for COPMI is often focused on psycho-education. Sports and physical activity have proven positive effects on physical and mental health, but are rarely used in prevention programs for this target group. Boxing may help in expressing emotions, setting boundaries, increasing self-confidence, and strengthening the resilience of COPMI. This study explores how a boxing program for COPMI youth (16–24 years) can be designed, its underlying working principles, how boxing trainers and care professionals can collaborate, and the factors that influence implementation. Semi-structured (group) interviews were conducted with COPMI youth, boxing trainers, healthcare- and social work professionals, and representatives of related professional associations. The results show that a boxing program for COPMI potentially provides an alternative or a valuable addition to regular support. The program offers COPMI opportunities to relax, become fit, experience joy and success, find social support, and increase their self-confidence. A suitable boxing trainer is empathetic and communicative, fosters a positive environment, and creates a warm, respectful atmosphere. The program is delivered by a boxing trainer and a person with lived experience and supported by a healthcare and social work professional in the background. Training and certification can contribute to successful implementation.