COPMI - Children of Parents with a Mental Illness - Keeping families in mind

Public Tips...

Dad & daughter 

Public Tips & Advice

Read anonymous advice from the public – or add your own tip to benefit others!

Tips & Advice…

Dad's stuff...

homework dad and son

Dad's Stuff

John, father of three and Dr Fletcher talk about dads and mental illness >PLAY | Radio National Life Matters

Get info for dads.

Anthony Field's Tips...

Blue Wiggle

The Blue Wiggle says...

Anthony Field (aka the Blue Wiggle) understands the importance of dad. He's lived with depression for many years and is now a father of three ...

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MJA Supplement...

MJA Open

COPMI sponsors MJA Open

COPMI sponsors the ‘Parental mental illness is a family matter’ supplement in the Medical Journal of Australia (MJA) - issue 6.
 
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Jessica Rowe's Tips...

Jessica Rowe Newsreader

Tips for children of parents with mental illness

Jessica Rowe shares her tips on living with parental mental illness.

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Parents & Families

Practical information and advice for parents, including Mums and Dads, as well as family and friends who may be carers or supporters of a parent who has a mental illness.

Get Info

Use the COPMI Resource search to find all kinds of information, or download/order free COPMI booklets (plus translations in several languages).

Kids & Teens/Young Adults

Information for young people about mental illness - including how to cope, how to get support, and what you can do to help your parent when they're unwell.

Get Involved

Find out about how you can participate at COPMI - and the variety of ways you can help to strengthen the work that we do.

Professionals

Information and advice for professionals in a range of settings - including key questions and assessment considerations plus helpful resources.

Research

A variety of reports, the latest evidenced-based research and comprehensive guidance on best-practice intervention evaluation.

Get Help

Search COPMI programs, services and helplines in Australia that support parents, their children and family members - or submit a new item to help others.

eLearning

Discover online, interactive learning programs developed for mental health and other allied health workers.