Links - Full List
Early Childhood and Parenting Services Scoping Study
In 2007, the Hunter Institute of Mental Health was funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing (DoHA) to undertake the Early Childhood and Parenting Services Scoping Study (ECPSSS). The purpose of the study was to provide an overview of the mental health services available for children and adolescents across Australia; and the service system available to support families from a mental health, illness prevention and early intervention perspective. Completed over a four month period, the scoping process included a search and examination of relevant policies and strategic initiatives; a literature review on the types of parenting support with evidence of effectiveness; and interviews with key informants from each state and territory. Over 50 key informant interviews were conducted with representatives of government departments responsible for child health, mental health, child welfare, community services, disability and education. The interviews focused on service system characterisation and provided an opportunity for key informants to indicate areas of unmet need and opportunities that could be built upon. The final report provides an overview of: - Mental health services available for children and youth with emerging or diagnosable mental health problems; and - Services that have positive impact on the mental health and wellbeing of children and adolescents, and designed to support :New parents :Parents of children 3-6 years of age :Parents of dependent youth (3-18 years of age)with emerging mental health difficulties.
Web:http://www.himh.org.au/site/index.cfm?display=122672
'Supporting Children Whose Parent is Admitted to a Mental Health Unit' Brochure
The brochure assists families and staff to create a helpful response to meet the needs of a consumer/parent, carer, child and staff when a child or young person visits a mental health unit. The brochure can be downloaded and modified to meet the needs of the local adult mental health unit.
Web:http://www.healthwest.org.au/images/stories/healthwest/pdf/resources/early_intervention/brochure_supporting_children_mh_unit_nw_2011.pdf
7 Steps to Safety kit
7 Steps to Safety - a kit for parents and carers of children of all ages. It can help give children the skills and confidence they need to feel and be safe at home. Each step can be adapted to suit the needs of individual children, families and cultures.
Web:http://www.childrenandfamilies.nt.gov.au/Families/7_Steps_to_Safety/index.aspx
A Resource Guide on Parenting for People with Disability in NSW
This spiral bound book is a resource guide on parenting for people with disability in NSW. It includes both mainstream and disability - specific resources that can be of benefit to parents (to be) with disability and chronic illness. A printable pdf version is also available. Future plans are to develop the resource as a web site.
Web:http://www.ilcnsw.asn.au/items/8028
A Terrible Thing Happened-A Story for Children Who Have Witnessed Violence or Trauma (USA)
A picture book for 4-8 year old children who have witnessed any kind of violent or traumatic episode. It uses friendly animal characters to tell the story, which centres around Sherman, who has had something terrible happen to him. The story explores the ways this made him feel and what helped him to feel better.
Web:http://www.apa.org/pubs/magination/4416428.aspx
Ability to cope: Building resilience in yourself and your child
Family Connections is a program of Children's Hospital Boston. The Family Connections project was launched in 2003 as an initiative to support early childhood programs in their mental health outreach to families facing adversities, particularly parental depression. Through an Innovation and Improvement Grant from the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Head Start, as well as from key community partners, Family Connections has designed and implemented an innovative preventive intervention model in 10 Head Start and Early Head Start Centers in the Boston area. In our partnerships, we have provided training, mental health consultation, classroom interventions, and ongoing supervision to staff. The Family Connections materials provide staff with information, learning opportunities, and a description of the crucial ways programs can better understand and respond to the needs of children and families. These resources are designed to promote the professional skills of Self Reflection, Self-Care, and Perspective Taking.
Web:http://www.childrenshospital.org/clinicalservices/Site2684/mainpageS2684P9.html
AICAFMHA
Actively promoting the mental health and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and their families/carers.
Web:http://www.aicafmha.net.au/
Alcohol Awareness Training for Parenting Professionals
This manual is aimed at alcohol professionals who wish to develop the capacity of parenting professionals who work with parents who have alcohol-related problems.
Web:http://www.alcoholandfamilies.org.uk/training_materials.htm
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
This website provides fact sheets on child and adolescent development, including how to talk to children about mental illness. [US]
Web:http://www.aacap.org/cs/root/facts_for_families/normal_adolescent_development_part_i
ARAFEMI
Association of Relatives and Friends of the Emotionally and Mentally Ill. This Australian organisation provides information and support to families and carers about dealing with a mental illness and recovery. [Australia]
Web:http://www.arafemi.org.au/
Association for the Welfare of Children in Healthcare
Addresses the psychological needs of children, young people and their families. [Australia]
Web:http://www.awch.org.au/
At a glance 32- Think child, think parent, think family: a briefing for senior managers
This At a glance briefing looks at how senior managers can improve the health, wellbeing and life chances of parents with mental health problems and their families. Better joined-up working between services for adults with mental health problems and children?s services is essential to achieving this. This briefing, supported by the Mental Health Network at the NHS Confederation, summarises SCIE?s Think child, think parent, think family guide. It includes early findings from 10 implementation sites working to put the guide in to practice. The guide promotes a whole-family approach to parental mental health and child welfare. Also available as a pdf <a href='http://www.scie.org.uk/publications/ataglance/ataglance32.pdf'>http://www.scie.org.uk/publications/ataglance/ataglance32.pdf</a>
Web:http://www.scie.org.uk/publications/ataglance/index.asp
Attachment Resources Website
Attachment Resources is a group of like minded professionals, parents and community members interested in promoting the future mental health of the community by encouraging attachment based parenting methods and therapeutic options.
Web:http://www.attachmentresources.com.au
Australian Breastfeeding Association Website
The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) is an organisation of people interested in the promotion and protection of breastfeeding. Amongst these are breastfeeding women and their partners and health professionals such as doctors, lactation consultants and midwives. ABA was founded in Melbourne, Victoria in 1964 (as the Nursing Mothers' Association), with the primary aim of giving mother-to-mother support to breastfeeding women. The Association is supported by health authorities and specialists in infant and child health and nutrition, including a panel of distinguished honorary advisers. ABA is recognised internationally as a source of accurate information about breastfeeding management and research. With the support of the Lactation Resource Centre (LRC), ABA provides information to its counsellors and educates the wider community, from preschools to universities and professional organisations. ABA's voluntary breastfeeding counsellors are experienced mothers who have completed an intensive training programme and have successfully breastfed their own children. They are bound by a code of ethics and offer their support over the telephone, in person and through a wide range of literature. Since its inception over 200,000 people have been members of ABA and thousands more have used the telephone counselling services, literature and community education opportunities. ABA is one of the largest non-profit self-help groups in Australia.
Web:http://www.breastfeeding.asn.au
Australian Child & Adolescent Trauma, Loss & Grief Network (ACATLGN)
The Australian Child and Adolescent Trauma, Loss and Grief Network (ACATLGN) is for everyone involved in the care of children/youth and interested in the potential impact of trauma, loss and grief experiences. ACATLGN focuses on: - bringing together stakeholders in the areas of practice, policy and research related to children and adolescents with experiences of trauma, loss and grief - supporting local and national networking and linkages between people responsible for, or working with , children, adolescents and their families - offering the best available knowledge, information and resources to support service providers, researchers, educators, trainers, policy makers and advocates. 
 The website contains key resources covering the spectrum of trauma, loss and grief experiences for children and adolescents. You can become a member of the network for free and this offers the opportunity for professionals to network with others in this area as well as receive regular newsletters and updates.
Web:http://www.earlytraumagrief.anu.edu.au/
Baby Care Plan
Care plan for parents to complete providing instructions for the care of an infant while the parent/s is unavailable.
Web:http://www.copmi.net.au/common/download.html
BC Mental Health & Addiction Services
An agency of the BC (British Columbia) Provincial Health Services Authority providing a diverse range of mental health services to people across BC.
Web:http://www.bcmhas.ca/default.htm
Being Seen and Heard: The needs of children with parents with a mental health illness
Workforce development for professionals Training tool for all professionals The Royal College of Psychiatrists was involved with the development of this multi-media training package for professionals who work with adults with mental illness. It provides creative and practical suggestions about working with parents with mental illness and their children. This resource includes clips of children, young people and their parents talking about their experiences of mental illness within the family, and how professionals can work effectively with them. The CD-ROM includes hand-outs for use as part of a professional training session.
Web:http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/campaigns/partnersincare/beingseenandheard.aspx
Best for Me and My Baby: Managing mental health during pregnancy and early parenthood.
A booklet developed with and for women with a mental health problem or mental illness - and their partners - who are thinking about having a baby, are new parents or are about to have a baby. It encourages health professionals and parents to work together to manage mental health during pregnancy and early parenthood and provides tips for parents and for supporting family and friends. Downloadable from this site or via the online order form.
Web:http://www.copmi.net.au
Better Ways to Better Days
A booklet designed for young people whose parent or carer has a mental health and/or drug and alcohol problem.
Web:http://www.copmi.net.au/jsp/resources/files/bet_way_bet_day.pdf
beyondblue
beyondblue is a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related substance misuse disorders in Australia. beyondblue is a bipartisan initiative of the Australian, state and territory governments with a key goal of raising community awareness about depression and reducing stigma associated with the illness.
Web:http://www.beyondblue.org.au/index.aspx
beyondblue Guide for Carers (also available in Greek, Italian, Chinese (simplified), Vietnamese, Arabic and Dari)
English Version Based on the personal stories of the carers, this guide offers helpful advice and tips about caring for others and caring for yourself: - how to get through the tough times - what worked (and what didn't) - how to overcome a range of difficulties - how to support the person with the illness - how to access support that?s available to carers. The translated versions can be downloaded from the beyondblue website at <a href='http://www.beyondblue.org.au/index.aspx?link_id=102.942'>http://www.beyondblue.org.au/index.aspx?link_id=102.94</a>
Web:http://www.beyondblue.org.au/index.aspx?link_id=7.980&tmp=FileDownload&fid=1325
Big and Me
Big and Small are machines that work together as a team. But some days Big goes a bit wobbly, and Small gets worried. Big malfunctions in a variety of ways and Small tries to help with the assistance of The Boss and Mechanic. The story is a metaphor for a child living with an adult who suffers from mental illness. Big and Me is dramatically illustrated with paper sculpture. Review available from COPMI weblink below.
Web:http://www.fordstreetpublishing.com/
Big Red Book: A Directory and Handbook for People who work with Young People in the ACT (Version 6)
The Big Red Book is the first handbook and directory for people who work with young people in the ACT. It has been designed for use by a range of professionals who may have contact with young people including youth workers, general practitioners and teachers. In addition to providing service profiles, this handbook also provides strategy-based information for workers, key service contacts and other helpful resources. The services in this handbook were actively involved in its development and young people's voices are reflected throughout.
Web:http://www.youthcoalition.net/sector-development/the-big-red-book-version-6.html
Bipolar Bears - A storybook for children who have a mum or dad with Bipolar Disorder
This beautifully illustrated children´s book, finished in watercolour provides pictures aimed at children from 5 years old. The book follows the story of Daddy Bear and his family as he has a Bipolar episode. His children are dragged along on his rollercoaster ride where he starts many activities - but before they are finished, he moves onto the next. The story explains what can happen during a manic episode and then how medical care and rest helped calm Daddy Bear's very busy brain. This story helps children understand the behaviours associated with Bipolar Disorder.
Web:http://www.bipolarbears.net.au/index.html
Black Dog Institute (The)
The Black Dog Institute is a not-for-profit, educational, research, clinical and community-oriented facility offering specialist expertise in depression and bipolar disorder.
Web:http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/index.cfm
Blue Pages - Depression Information
This information is compiled by The Centre for Mental Health Research, The Australian National University. [Australia]
Web:http://www.bluepages.anu.edu.au/
Blue Polar Bear (The)
Developed as part of the Dual Diagnosis Support Kit produced by the NSW Department of Community Services, this book for children 5-7 years aims to assist workers carers and parents to introduce the issues of parental dual diagnosis (mental illness and substance misuse), explore concerns and encourage positive coping and help-seeking behaviours.
Web:http://www.nscchealth.nsw.gov.au/carersupport/fami/ddkit/default.shtml
Brighter Futures
This initiative is a result of the collaboration with The Fathers and Families Research Unit (University of Newcastle) and the NSW Department of Community Services (DoCS). This website offers links to a range of Brighter Futures Practice Resources (which offer specialised guidance to support work with families) as well as a range of fact sheets and brochures (many of which are available in a range of languages and which can be printed out and given to clients). [Australia]
Web:http://www.community.nsw.gov.au/for_agencies_that_work_with_us/early_intervention_services.html
Building on the Strengths of Australian Males: National Male Health Policy
The Policy provides a framework for improving the health of all males and achieving equal health outcomes for population groups of males at risk of poor health. It provides practical suggestions for action designed to guide directions into the new decade especially in areas where we know we can make a difference in improving the health of Australian males, and those with the poorest health. The National Male Health Policy - Building on the Strengths of Australian Males, has nine supporting documents providing in-depth analysis of some of the issues raised in the Policy. It also has some practical suggestions for males about what they can do to improve their own health, and some guiding principles that can be used when developing programs and policies affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander males.Supporting documents: - Social Determinants and Key Actions Supporting Male Health - Healthy Minds - Healthy Routines - Healthy Reproductive Behaviours - Healthy Limits - Healthy Workers - Access to Health Services - Action Males Can Take Now - National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Males Health Framework Revised Guiding Principles
Web:http://www.health.gov.au/malehealthpolicy
Can a Depressed Parent be a Good Parent ? You Bet!
This is a downloadable pamphlet.
Web:http://www.experiencejournal.com/depression/pdfs/goodparent.pdf
Can I Catch It Like A Cold? (Canada)
A story to help children understand a parent's depression. Aimed at children in the 5-9 year age range.
Web:http://www.camh.net/Publications/CAMH_Publications/canicatch_likecold.html
Care Plan
'CarePlan' for a child to fill out with the help from a parent when well and mental health care professional if necessary. The aim is to have a 'Care Plan' in place should the parent become unwell and need hospitalisation. Children are often concerned who they will stay with and the most frequent question asked is 'Who will give me my pocket money?' Can be downloaded from COMIC website and is part of the 'Supporting Our Family Kit'
Web:http://www.howstat.com/comic
Carers and confidentiality in mental health: Issues involved in information-sharing
This leaflet is about confidentiality issues which arise between mental health professionals and carers of adults with mental health problems, in particular those who provide on-going help and support, to a relative, partner or friend [UK]
Web:http://static.carers.org/files/carersandconfidentiality-13.pdf
Carers Australia Website
The Carers Australia website provides information for family carers. Carers provide unpaid care and support to family members and friends who have a disability, mental illness, chronic condition, terminal illness or who are frail.
Web:http://www.carersaustralia.com.au
Carers guide to information sharing with mental health clinicians: Communicating for better outcomes
Information booklet for family carers. The guide has been developed in partnership between the School of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience, UWA; the Mental Health Division; the Office of the Chief Psychiatrist and Carers WA. [Australia]
Web:http://www.chiefpsychiatrist.health.wa.gov.au/docs/guides/Carers_Guide_Information_Sharing.pdf
Caring around the clock (United Kingdom)
This publication is a colourful,illustrated 16-page booklet designed to help young carers cope with the pressures they face. 'You are not on your own', it says and encourages them to seek help from people close to them as well as their key worker and doctor; to make time for themselves; to go to school regularly; and to let other people know when things are getting on top of them. 'Dont blame yourself', it advises, and alerts them to the possibility that the person they care for could be suffering from depression. 'Your parent is ill and needs the help of a doctor, just as they would if they had a bad heart or diabetes'. A case history of postnatal depression illustrates the problem from the perspective of a mother and her young son.
Web:http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/pdf/CaringaroundClock.pdf
Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health (CRRMH)
The CRRMH aims to bring quality education and research programmes to all rural areas of NSW through effective partnerships. The Centre will access the collective knowledge and expertise of universities, area mental health services and the resources in rural communities of NSW. [Australia]
Web:http://www.crrmh.com.au/
Change for Children campaign
The Change for Children campaign is facilitated by the Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY) and its members. The campaign is directed at demonstrating to governments and other stakeholders that there is widespread support within the community for positive change for children. This website aims to bring together the diverse community of people who are working towards and support improved health and wellbeing for children and young people. The campaign's three main objectives are: 1. Improve community understanding about factors that threaten or enhance child and young people?s wellbeing 2. Empower parents and the community to better engage with children and young people, to more adequately meet their social and emotional developmental needs 3. Create the social environment necessary to build widespread understanding and support for the needs of young Australians.
Web:http://www.changeforchildren.net.au/
Changing Minds
A new web site that promotes positive mental health includes information on how to think positively, focus on strengths, how to get informed. Also includes links to information and useful websites as well as a discussion forum. [Australia]
Web:http://www.changingminds.org.au/home.php
Checklists for professionals coming into contact with children of parents with mental health problems
This checklist was designed by the Royal College of Psychiatrists (UK) in consultation with young carers to assist professionals in providing information and supporting children and young people. The College has produced a series of checklists including Checklists for carers of people with mental health problems: questions to ask the psychiatrist. [UK]
Web:http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/PDF/Checklist_professionals.pdf
Child and Youth Health (South Australia)
Site includes comprehensive information on parent and child health, teen health, young adult health and kids health.
Web:http://www.cyh.sa.gov.au
Child Maltreatment and Mental Disorder; Discussion Paper No. 3,
Discussion paper
Web:http://www.aifs.gov.au/nch/
Child Protection and Mental Health Services: Interprofessional responses to the needs of mothers
This book examines interprofessional work with families where mothers have mental health problems and there are also child protection issues. (UK)
Web:http://www.copmi.net.au/common/book_reviews.html
Child Protection and parental mental illness, The Victorian Child Protection Service.
Chapter in: Children of Parents With Mental Illness. V. Cowling. : 87-108.
Web:http://www.acer.edu.au/
Children of Parents with a Mental Illness (COPMI) Framework for Mental Health Services
SummaryThe NSW Children of Parents with a Mental Illness (COPMI) Framework for Mental Health Services aims to:1) Foster the continuing development of Area Mental Health Services for children of parents with a mental illness and their families; and2) Assist Area Mental Health Services in the ongoing development of collaborative approaches with key partners and agencies working with children and their families.This document applies to: Area Health Services/Chief Executive Governed Statutory Health Corporation, Board Governed Statutory Health Corporations, Affiliated Health Organisations - Non Declared, Affiliated Health Organisations - Declared, Community Health Centres, Public Health Units, Public Hospitals
Web:http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/policies/pd/2010/PD2010_037.html
Children of Parents with Mental Illness
Children of Parents with Mental Illness is a groundbreaking study into the frequently overlooked impact on children whose parents have a mental illness. By balancing theory with first-hand experiences from parents and adult children, it examines the nature of a wide range of psychological disorders.Through case studies, it analyses a parent's ability to still function in the role of caregiver, and the impact their illness can have on their children. Children of Parents with Mental Illness describes a possible model of inter-agency support and provides information that was initiated in the southern metropolitan region of Melbourne.
Web:http://www.acer.edu.au
Children of Parents with Mental Illness 2: Personal and Clinical Perspectives
Looks at the insights and experiences of children and adults who have lived or grown up with parents with a mental illness. The experiences highlight the need to think of all family members when a parent has a mental illness and identifies the needs of children who need to belong and have someone to talk to about their experiences. Complimenting these personal accounts are clinical chapters written by Australian practitioners with a rich and diverse range of experiences.
Web:http://www.acerpress.com.au
Children of Parents with Mental Illness, and Child Protection: Recent Evidence
Presentation to Child Safety Services, Department of Communities (Qld). [Australia]
Web:http://www.communities.qld.gov.au/resources/childsafety/about-us/research/documents/children-of-parents-with-mental-illness.pdf
Chronic condition self management project
The learning resource is made up of six modules and aims to strengthen the capacity of psychiatrists to support chronic condition self-management. By reading through the modules, viewing the video material, listening to the audio recordings and completing the reflection and writing tasks, psychiatrists will improve their knowledge, skills and attributes required for collaborative patient-centred care. This site provides copies of, and links to, a range of resources, tools and agencies to assist patients and carers with self-management and to assist psychiatrists in providing optimal self-management support.
Web:http://chroniccondition.ranzcp.org/
COMIC WA (COMIC - Children Of Mentally Ill Consumers)
Aims & Objectives COMIC will: - Advocate for services to be made available to all families where a family member has a mental illness - Be guided by the experiences of children and adult children who have a parent with a mental illness - Lobby Government to provide funding for services where mental illness is present in families - Map any existing programs that deliver services to children who have a family member with a mental illness - Provide education to families Government and Non-Government agencies about the needs of children who have a parent with a mental illness - Promote the Family Support Program and provide research and information to MIFWA that informs the Family Support Program
Web:http://www.comicwa.org/
Communicating with carers and families: Information sharing for better outcomes
Information booklet and practice guide for mental health clinicians. The guide has been developed in partnership between the School of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience, UWA; the Mental Health Division; the Office of the Chief Psychiatrist and Carers WA, 2007. [Australia]
Web:http://www.chiefpsychiatrist.health.wa.gov.au/docs/guides/Communicating_with_Carers_and_Families.pdf
Consumer and Carer Participation Framework - Tas (2006-07)
This Framework sets the direction for participation in Tasmanian Mental Health Services from 2006-07 onwards. It seeks to unite the efforts of the many people in our community who care about mental health and wish to promote both recovery from mental illness and improved wellbeing. An implementation plan will be developed to detail the actions that will be taken to turn the Framework into a practical and effective working system.The term 'Framework' encompasses the open-minded and flexible approach that has guided both the process of development and the structure and content of the finalised document. The Consumer and Carer Participation Framework reflects the cooperative goodwill that enabled the people involved in its development to build a set of action-oriented concepts relevant to our local context. This structure allows us to take logical steps towards progress, while remaining able to adapt to changes in our local circumstances and be responsive to what we learn along the way. Underpinning this Framework is the belief that participation in mental health services by consumers brings benefits to them and to the services involved. The evidence for this is mounting, as it is for the cost-effectiveness of participation. In addition, research is beginning to show that the involvement of family members and other carers can reduce the frequency and severity of episodes of mental illness for individual consumers, as well as improve the quality of life for everyone in the family. So it makes even more sense to work towards creating a culture of inclusion and collaboration among consumers, carers and service providers to achieve their common aims.
Web:http://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/38508/Consumer__and__Carer_Framework.pdf
Coping You Are Not Alone
A website with suggestions for talking to children about mental illness. Also contains links to sections for children, teachers and educators, mental health professionals and families.
Web:http://coping.mhasp.org/
Council for the Care of Children
Council for the Care of Children is an organisation working to make sure children and young people in South Australia are safe and have a good start in life. We are based in Adelaide. Ten of our members are leaders from the community, including an Aboriginal leader and two young people who have spent time in out of home care. The Minister for Families and Communities names the state government departments to be on the Council and the heads of those departments also sit on the Council. Our vision We speak up for South Australian children to make sure that they are cherished, nurtured and respected. We want South Australia to be a child-friendly state that acknowledges children's rights and seeks to ensure that children are: safe, happy , healthy, confident and secure, supported to learn and grow. This website includes a section 'For Children & Young People'. In this section children and young people can look in: - The Shed - find out what's happening in your backyard. Australian children talk about what's important to them, and we let you know about events for children and young people. - Know Your Rights Game - play this fun game about children's rights to see how well you know your rights. Get your friends, parents, teachers and other young people and adults to play the game too! - The Help and Support page has links to places that may be able to help children and young people.
Web:http://www.childrensa.sa.gov.au/index.html
Critical Issues for Parents with Mental Illness and their Families
This report integrates the (then) available knowledge regarding parents with mental illness and their families. The scope of the problem is outlined, experiences of parents with mental illness in their families are described, current research on outcomes for children is evaluated, major policy and practice issues, findings and interventions are outlined.
Web:http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/ken-01-0109/default.asp
Crossing bridges: Training resources for working with mentally ill parents and their children.
Reader for managers, practitioners and trainers.
Web:http://books.google.com/books/about/Crossing_bridges.html?id=nBc_QAAACAAJ
Department of Health and Ageing (DoHA)
This site contains an A to Z listing of DoHA publications - ttp://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/mental-pubs relating to mental health as well as listings about mental health programs - http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/mental-progs.
Web:http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/Home
Depression in the Family: A Video
The podcast talks about a family's experience with depression and what helped them to cope with the situation.
Web:http://au.reachout.com/find/articles/depression-in-the-family-a-video
DepressioNet
At DepressioNet you will find a comprehensive 24/7 resource of information, help and peer support for those touched by depression.
Web:http://depressionet.org.au/
Developing World of the Child: Resource Pack, The
Multiple-media pack bringing new perspectives on child development, looking at children in their varied and diverse contexts. It builds vital bridges between the need to understand children's development and the ways practitioners carry out their tasks when working with children and families.
Web:http://www.nspcc.org.uk/inform
Dual Diagnosis Support Kit
The Dual Diagnosis Support Kit includes information for workers, foster carers, and parents with dual diagnosis - as well as two storybooks for children aged 5 -7 years and 8 -12 years, plus a handy wallet-sized information card for adolescents. The kit is downloadable from the DoCS website and available through the website free of charge.
Web:http://www.nscchealth.nsw.gov.au/carersupport/fami/ddkit/default.shtml
e-learning - Parental substance misuse
These elearning resources are freely available to all. They provide audio, video and interactive technology to assist in exploring parental substance misuse, its effects on children and parenting capacity and the implications for social work practitioners.
Web:http://www.scie.org.uk/publications/elearning/parentalsubstancemisuse/index.asp?dm_i=4O5,KIDG,UW7ZS,
Ecomaps as Visual Tools for Deconstructing Reciprocal Influences: Triage with Disruptive Students at an Alternative School
Ecomaps are diagrams that depict an individual or a family within a societal context, demonstrating the energy, supports, and resources necessary to maintain specific relationships. Genograms are family trees that identify emotional relationships and intergenerational family patterns. This paper demonstrates the use of ecomaps in a variety of contexts. [US]
Web:http://www.adi.org/journal/fw07/Carpenter-AebyAebyBoydFall2007.pdf
Education Connect: Teacher Preparation - catering for diversity in the classroom
This publication is intended primarily for Australian teacher educators in secondary or middle schooling programs. Issue Four concentrates on the importance of, and strategies for, fostering social and emotional wellbeing in adolescents with diverse needs.
Web:http://www.responseability.org/client_images/47227.pdf
Effective Family Programme (The)
A program aimed at providing the service delivery system with working methods for supporting families and children when a parent has mental health problems, a severe somatic illness or other such factors that make it more difficult to cope with parenthood.
Web:http://info.stakes.fi/toimivaperhe/EN/background/background.htm
Evaluation of the Mental Health Liaison Project. Final report and recommendations: worker and parent perspectives
This project is a model of collaborative working between adult mental health and child protection services in the southern region of South Australia [Australia]
Web:http://www.unisa.edu.au/childprotection/documents/MHLPFINALReport.pdf
Every child every chance: A strategic framework for family services
This new strategic framework for the Department of Human Services-funded Family Services program is an opportunity for a contemporary approach to responding to vulnerable and at-risk children and their families. This framework is consistent with the significant reform agenda that led to new policy and legislation in 2005. This policy is outlined in the white paper: Protecting children-the next steps (July 2005).
Web:http://www.cyf.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/17127/protecting_children_white_paper.pdf
Extent and Impact of Parental Mental Health Problems on Families and the acceptability, accessibility and effectiveness of interventions - Searchable database.
The Social Care Institute for Excellence in UK conducted a systematic mapping project on 'The extent and impact of parental mental health problems on families and the acceptability, accessibility and effectiveness of interventions'. Using selected inclusion criteria the mapping resulted in a listing of reference details for 754 articles/documents. Searches can be conducted by going to: http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/webdatabases/Intro.aspx?ID=9. The full report describing the mapping project can be found on: http://www.scie.org.uk/publications/map/map01.asp
Web:http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/webdatabases
Factors to Consider When Working With Parents/Carers Who Have Mental Health Difficulties
Chapter 27a of the Looked After Children Manual outlines the areas to be addressed regarding the welfare of the parent and child. [UK]
Web:http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/94EE657B-F1DE-4C7A-8D25-79835D95A376/0/Chapter27.pdf
Facts for Families #17: Children of Alcoholics
A single page fact sheet providing information about the typical characteristics and feelings of children of alcoholics, and how they can be assisted. Available in English, Spanish, German, Malaysian, Polish, Icelandic and Arabic on the website.
Web:http://www.aacap.org
Facts for Families #39: Children of Parents With Mental Illness
A fact sheet about children who have a parent/s with a mental illness. This resource is available in English, Spanish, German, Malaysian, Polish, Icelandic and Arabic on the website.
Web:http://www.aacap.org
Facts for Families #77: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
A single page fact sheet about grandparents raising their grandchildren. This resource is available in English, Spanish, German, Arabic, Malaysian, Polish and Icelandic on the website.
Web:http://www.aacap.org
Facts for Families #84: Talking to Kids About Mental Illness
A fact sheet giving information about how to talk to children of different ages about mental illness. This resource is available in English, Spanish, German, Polish, Icelandic, Malaysian and Arabic on the website.
Web:http://www.aacap.org
Facts for Families #89: Coming Home: Adjustments for Military Families
A fact sheet explaining the possible feelings and responses of different family members when the returning family member comes home from military deployment. This resource is available in English, Spanish, German, Malaysian, Polish, Icelandic and Arabic on the website.
Web:http://www.aacap.org
Families and Mental Illness DVD Kit
(SANE Australia) includes the SANE Guide for Families and a DVD that offers first-hand insight on dealing with mental illness in families (SANE Australia). [Australia]
Web:http://www.sane.org/page,shop.product_details/flypage,flypage.tpl/product_id,17/category_id,15/option,com_virtuemart/Itemid,363.html
Families that Have Alcohol and Mental Health Problems: A template for partnership working
Social Care Institute for Excellence, UK, 2003. SCIE provides a guide for agencies to use when developing initiatives with other agencies that provide collaborative partnerships to work with families. [UK]
Web:http://www.scie.org.uk/publications/guides/guide02/files/guide02.pdf
Families where a Parent has a Mental Illness (FaPMI) Website
For children who have an adult family member with a mental illness or mental health issues. Check the 'Service Directory' tab on website for information about FaPMI.
Web:http://www.easternhealth.org.au/fapmi.aspx
Families where a parent has a mental illness: Service development strategy
This strategy has been developed to assist a range of services to provide more timely and coordinated family and personal supports for parents to be and parents experiencing a mental illness, those caring for them and their children. It is part of the Victorian Government's 'A Fairer Victoria' commitment to support vulnerable families and improve the safety, health, development, learning and wellbeing of infants, children, young people and families. Parents with a mental illness can feel isolated and unsupported. The 'Families where a Parent has a Mental Illness (FaPMI) Strategy encourages family focused practice through workforce training and networking to ensure timely identification and appropriate referrals to supportive services and so reduce the possible impact of parental mental illness on the family.
Web:http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/health/mentalhealth/families/index.htm
Family Assessment Process: An Introduction to Ecomaps and Genograms
This website provides definitions, descriptions and links between ecomaps and genograms and their use in risk assessment, as tools in family assessment processes. This site also includes useful genogram and ecomap templates Ohio Initiative). [US]
Web:http://www.ohiocla.com/Year%205%20Revisions/family_assessment.htm
Family Connections
Family Connections is a program of Children's Hospital Boston. The Family Connections project was launched in 2003 as an initiative to support early childhood programs in their mental health outreach to families facing adversities, particularly parental depression. Through an Innovation and Improvement Grant from the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Head Start, as well as from key community partners, Family Connections has designed and implemented an innovative preventive intervention model in 10 Head Start and Early Head Start Centers in the Boston area. In our partnerships, we have provided training, mental health consultation, classroom interventions, and ongoing supervision to staff. The Family Connections materials provide staff with information, learning opportunities, and a description of the crucial ways programs can better understand and respond to the needs of children and families. These resources are designed to promote the professional skills of Self Reflection, Self-Care, and Perspective Taking.
Web:http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/tta-system/health/Mental%20Health/Resources%20&%20Support%20for%20Families/Parental%20Depression/FamilyConnection.htm
Family Minded: supporting children in families affected by mental illness (U.K.)
This report is based on the experiences of a number of Barnardo's services that work with children whose lives are affected by parental mental ill-health. It is informed by the academic literature in this field. It explores the challenges of parental mental illness for both policy and practice, addressing mental health policy and practice in all four nations of the UK.
Web:http://www.barnardos.org.uk/family_minded_report.pdf
Family Relationships Online
A new site for people who care for other people's children (e.g. foster carers, kinship carers and others) has been developed.
Web:http://www.familyrelationships.gov.au/AboutYou/Carers/Pages/default.aspx
Family Sensitive Practice Toolkit
This toolkit aims to minimise cases of child abuse or neglect by increasing collaboration between child and adult service agencies. It is a new initiative developed by NCETA to improve the safety and welfare of children with parents who misuse alcohol or drugs. The toolkit builds a bridge between the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) treatment and child protection sectors to improve cooperation and collaboration. For Kids Sake comprises a comprehensive list of ideas and practical suggestions that organisations can adopt to be more child and family sensitive. The toolkit and all of its individual components can be downloaded from the NCETA website or hard copies can be obtained free of charge. An alternative to the hard copy is a CD ROM which contains the toolkit plus a copy of Australia's National Framework for Protecting Australia's Children, assessment tools, UK and Australian resources and an article by Emeritus Professor Dorothy Scott (the inaugral Director, Australian Centre for Child Protection).
Web:http://www.nceta.flinders.edu.au/
Family Separation - A Guide for Teens
Family Separation - A Guide for Teens
Web:http://www.youth.csa.gov.au/
Family Talk Preventive Intervention
The Family Talk Preventive Intervention is a public health, strength-based, and family centered program designed to support families in which one or both parents have depression. This evidence based practice partners with families to improve relationships and functioning by educating families on depression risk factors and understanding the benefits of applying protective factors to promote resiliency, resulting in few incidents of depression in children.
Web:http://fampod.org/
Family Talk: Tips and information for families where a parent has a mental health problem or disorder.
A booklet written with and for families in which a parent has a mental illness or mental health problem and contains tips and information for parents, children and young people and others who care, Also included are 'press out' cards for children and young people to use to record their important phone numbers. Available from this site or via the online order form.
Web:http://www.copmi.net.au
Family to Family: Telling it like it is
This series of booklets which were produced by a group of consumers and carers reflecting on their experiences of managing family life and raising children while managing the affects of mental illness. Produced in collaboration with Ruah Community Services and COMIC WA. There are five booklets in the series: Our stories; Children and parenting; Families and recovery; Going to hospital; and, Working things out as a family.
Web:http://www.ruah.com.au/page/FamilytoFamily
Fatal Assault of Children and Young People.
Article
Web:http://www.kids.nsw.gov.au/kids/resources/publications.cfm?itemID=7B916657CAAA4D015BC07E35E3A03235
Fatherhood Institute (The)
The Fatherhood Institute collates and publishes international research on fathers, fatherhood and different approaches to engaging with fathers by public services and employers. [UK]
Web:http://www.fatherhoodinstitute.org/
Feelings
Sesame Playlists are a collection of games and videos that have been carefully selected to provide your child with just the right mix of entertainment and education. A playlist includes seven games or videos based on content grouped around an educational theme, some are all videos, others are all games, and some are a combination of the two. Some of the feelings explored in this playlist include angry, being mad, how do I feel, happy?
Web:http://www.sesamestreet.org/browseplaylistsbysubject
Finding My Way: A Teen's Guide to Living with a Parent Who Has Experienced Trauma
A three-part workbook addressing key issues for young people dealing with a parent who has experienced trauma.
Web:http://www.seedsofhopebooks.com
Flying Dream (The)
Written for children of parents with dual diagnosis but can be used for working with parents to help them understand their children's needs and identify what they can do differently to assist their children, building their motivation to change, seek assistance etc. and empowering to do what they feel they can do. This publication was developed by the NSW Department of Community Services (DoCS) through the National Illicit Drug Strategy. Sponsored by the Australian Government Department of Family and Community Services. [Australia] (2.15MB).
Web:http://www.community.nsw.gov.au/docswr/_assets/main/documents/dualdiagnosis_flying_dream.pdf
Forgotten Australians: Supporting survivors of childhood institutional care in Australia
This resource aims to educate health and welfare workers about the experiences and needs of Forgotten Australians. Provides the information needed to recognise, relate to and assist people who are experiencing long term trauma because of a childhood spent in orphanages or Homes - the 'Forgotten Australians'.
Web:http://www.forgottenaustralians.org.au/
Foundations
Early childhood is a critical window for people?s social and emotional development and this has important implications for health and learning outcomes later in life. Resilience and mental health can be promoted by establishing positive relationships and environments in early childhood and by responding to the needs of children and families who face particular challenges. Children?s services staff play an important role in supporting children?s development and wellbeing. Foundations is a magazine-style professional development resource distributed to children's services staff in the Hunter, Mudgee and Taree areas. It provides theory and practical ideas, as well as interviews and suggestions from local practitioners. Foundations is produced by the Hunter Institute of Mental Health in partnership with local early childhood services and staff. The initiative is funded by Xstrata Coal through its Corporate Social Involvement program. For more information or to provide us with feedback, please contact Project Officer Ellen Newman at details below. You can download each issue of Foundations, or selected articles, by choosing from the links on the website.
Web:http://www.himh.org.au/site/index.cfm?display=159592
Fourth National Mental Health Plan: An agenda for collaborative government action in mental health 2009-2014
This document, launched by the Australian Health Ministers' Conference (AHMC) in November 2009, is the product of twelve months of development work including a comprehensive stakeholder consultation process. Endorsement of the plan represents commitment by all governments to implementation of the following vision for mental health set out in the National Mental Health Policy 2008: - a mental health system that enables recovery, that prevents and detects mental illness early and ensures that all Australians with a mental illness can access effective and appropriate treatment and community support to enable them to participate fully in the community. The plan identifies key actions that will make meaningful progress towards fulfilling the vision of the policy. While led by health ministers the plan takes a whole of government approach through involving sectors other than just health. The plan will provide a basis for governments to advance mental health activities within the various portfolio areas in a more integrated way, recognising that many sections can contribute to better outcomes for people living with mental illness. The plan has five priority areas for government action in mental health: 1. Social inclusion and recovery 2. Prevention and early intervention 3. Service access, coordination and continuity of care 4. Quality improvement and innovation and 5. Accountability - measuring and reporting progress. The plan is ambitious in its approach and for the first time includes a robust accountability framework. Each year, governments will report progress on implementation of the plan to the Council of Australian Governments. The plan includes indicators for monitoring change in the way the mental health system is working for people living with mental illness as well as their families and carers. Health ministers have agreed to develop targets and data sources for each of the indicators in the first twelve months of the plan.
Web:http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/mental-pubs-f-plan09
GP Notes: Relapse Signature
This information sheet is part of a collection of practical resources available for GPs to assist in the management of mood disorders in their clinical work. Comprised of five sections, the materials include fact sheets for GPs and patients, questionnaires to assist GPs in the assessment of depression, charts to assist with treatment protocols, tools for self-monitoring, and exercises for patients. Health professionals are welcome to download copies of these resources for use in their clinical work, retaining the acknowledgement of the Black Dog Institute as the source. The purpose of this sheet is to help people who have had a depressive illness episode to establish their relapse signature - the characteristic pattern of thinking and behaving that could signal th start of future epidoses.
Web:http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/docs/18.RelapseSignatureLearningfromExperience.pdf
Hard Words - Video
Aims to raise awareness about the issues facing children who have a parent with a mental illness.
Web:http://www.arafemi.org.au
Harvard University: Center on the Developing Child
Drawing on the resources available across Harvard University's schools and affiliated hospitals, the Center on the Developing Child generates, translates, and applies knowledge in the service of improving life outcomes for children in the United States and throughout the world. This website covers a broad range of topics including: Science of Early Childhood, Understanding Intervention, Science and policy, New Research, Learning Opportunities, Child and Family Mental Health. Visit the 'Library' for a comprehensive array of briefing papers, reports and articles.
Web:http://developingchild.harvard.edu/
HEADROOM
Site for young people 12-18 years, 6-12 years, parents and professionals regarding child and adolescent mental health.
Web:http://www.headroom.net.au/
Headspace
The Australian National Youth Mental Health Foundation provides information and resources about mental health and illness for young people. [Australia]
Web:http://www.headspace.org.au/
Healthy Babies for Mothers with Serious Mental Illness: A case management framework for mental health clinicians
The provision of specific support by mental health clinicians/case managers - to pregnant women with serious mental illness - is an important primary prevention strategy with the goal of improving obstetric and neonatal outcomes for these women and their children. Three key elements form the basis of the framework: providing consumer reproductive choices; early detection and monitoring of pregnancy; and implementing a small known team approach in the management of pregnant women with serious mental illness. The framework is designed to assist health care professionals in managing the target group. Dowloadable framework - http://www.nmahsmh.health.wa.gov.au/projects/healthybabies.cfm
Web:http://www.nmahsmh.health.wa.gov.au/projects/docs/Healthy_babies_framework_overview.pdf
Helping To Piece The Puzzle Together: An Early Childhood Worker supplement to Piecing the Puzzle Together
An associated resource to assist early childhood workers who work with children and families where a parent has a mental illness or mental health problem. It was produced with input from staff in child care centres and junior primary education.
Web:http://www.copmi.net.au/
HeretoHelp
The BC Partners 'toolkits' - manuals to help you build knowledge and practice skills to manage a mental health or substance use problem, or support a loved one to do so. All of them all profiled in the 'Learn Skills' section by topic area, or by publication name below (if you know the one you want to find): Anxiety Disorders Toolkit: A manual specially tailored for those with anxiety problems or a diagnosed anxiety disorder. A comprehensive and helpful resource that also features quizzes. Depression Toolkit: A manual specially tailored for those with a diagnosis of depression or other mood disorders. Family Self-Care and Recovery From Mental Illness Manual: This manual is designed for families of people dealing with a mental illness. It will help family members be informed caregivers, including taking care of themselves and other family members and maintaining their own health. How You Can Help: A Toolkit for Families (aka the Family Toolkit): If you're a family member, friend or other carer, this workbook aims to help walk you through what you need to know about helping someone you love struggling with a mental or substance use disorder. Mental Disorders Toolkit: An interactive experience to help you, or a loved one, better manage a mental disorder on a day-to-day basis and develop a plan to prevent relapse. Problem Substance Use Workbook: A series of worksheets and guidelines designed to help individuals and families struggling with problems from alcohol or other drug use, wherever they may be on their road to behaviour change. Wellness Modules: A series of worksheets on various topics to do with mental well-being including stress management, exercise, nutrition, emotions, relationships and thinking patterns. A useful resource for everyone.
Web:http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/publications/toolkits
HereToHelp
This is the website of a group of seven leading Canadian mental health and addiction, nonprofit agencies working together as the ?BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information?. Funded by the BC Mental Health and Addiction Services, an agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority and with some additional support from the Ministry of Children and Family Development, this organisation produces the Visions e-journal (with editions on specific themes). In the Publications section, you will find links to listings of a range of publications, including fact sheets, toolkits, ?state of the knowledge? papers and brochures. The Family Members section contains a range of useful links.
Web:http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/
How Centrelink social workers can help you
A publication outlining the services and assistance provided by Centrelink social workers.
Web:http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/filestores/ch003_0905/$file/ch003_0905en.pdf
How You Can Help. A Toolkit For Families
Designed to assist families in caring for a family member with a mental illness by providing information and practical resources. The toolkit consists of five learning modules: Understanding Mental and Substance Use Disorders, Supporting Recovery from a Mental or Substance Use Disorder, Communication and Problem-Solving Skills, Caring for Yourself and Other Family Members, and Children and Youth in the School System. [Canada]
Web:http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/skills/supporting-family/family-toolkit
I Love You Like Crazy - Being a Parent with a Mental Illness
Eight mothers and fathers who have mental illness discuss the challenges they face as parents. No one knows how many parents must cope with mental illness while raising children, but it is a far larger number than is generally realised. (As seen at the 1999 White House Conference on Mental Health). This tape is an introduction to some of the problems these parents are dealing with as they strive to be effective, supportive and loving mothers and fathers.
Web:http://www.miepvideos.org/
I'm Not Alone: A Teen's Guide to Living with a Parent Who Has a Mental Illness
A three-part book that addresses key issues for young people dealing with a parent who has a mental illness.
Web:http://www.seedsofhopebooks.com
Improving children's outcomes by supporting parental physical and mental health (U.K.)
This knowledge review tells us what works in improving the safety, health and wellbeing of children through improving the physical and mental health of mothers, fathers and carers. It is based on a rapid review of the research literature involving systematic searching of literature, analysis of key data, validated local practice examples, views from service providers and the users of services. It summarises the best available evidence that will help service providers to improve services and, ultimately, outcomes for children, young people and their families.
Web:http://www.c4eo.org.uk/themes/families/physicalmentalhealth/default.aspx?themeid=18
Improving opportunities and outcomes for parents with mental health needs and their children (U.K.)
This report, produced by Barnardo's Policy and Research Unit and DMSS Research and Consultancy, analyses the work of the Action 16 outcomes partnership 2005-2008, which aimed to find ways of improving opportunities and outcomes for parents with mental health needs and their children.
Web:http://www.barnardos.org.uk/action16_report_final_2__1_5_09-2.pdf
Improving the safety, health and wellbeing of children through improving the physical and mental health of mothers, fathers and carers (U.K.)
This research review tells us what works in improving the safety, health and wellbeing of children through improving the physical and mental health of mothers, fathers and carers. It is based on a rapid review of the research literature involving systematic searching of literature and presentation of key data. It summarises the best available evidence that will help service providers to improve services and, ultimately, outcomes for children, young people and their families.
Web:http://www.c4eo.org.uk/themes/families/physicalmentalhealth/default.aspx?themeid=18
Infants of parents with mental illness: Developmental, clinical, cultural and personal perspectives.
This book incorporates the lived experience of family members, including grandparents, siblings, mothers and fathers, with other chapters written by a multi-disciplinary group of Australian health professionals. In addressing clinical, developmental, cultural and personal perspectives, it overviews the field of infant mental health.
Web:https://www.australianacademicpress.com.au/books/details/100/Infants_of_Parents_with_Mental_Illness_Developmental_Clinical_Cultural_and_Personal_Perspectives
Inside A family Under Pressure: The Impact of Parental mental Illness on the Family
Ruah Community Services' Inside a Family Under Pressure: The Impact of Parental Mental Illness on the Family, was prepared as a booklet to supplement and resource workers from across sectors participating in the training workshop on this topic. This document outlines ways in which mental illness may affect each individual in the family, particularly children, and the family as a whole. [Australia]
Web:http://www.ruah.com.au/page/MentalHealth
Interactive Use of Genograms and Ecomaps and Genograms
This article argues for the concurrent and comparative use of genograms and ecomaps in family caregiving research.
Web:http://www.researchgate.net/publication/5670819_Interactive_use_of_genograms_and_ecomaps_in_family_caregiving_research
Interfaces Project: Exploring the links between mental health services for children, adults and families
This report examines the extent to which modern mental health systems were responding to service users as parents, and working in partnership with other agencies and groups who had a role in ensuring children's well-being and healthy emotional development. Within adult mental health services, it was found that the children of service users were not routinely assessed or offered any ?planned, purposeful therapeutic intervention?, even though there was a wealth of evidence to suggest children could be adversely affected by a parent?s mental ill health (Gillam, Crofts, Fadden, Keren Corbett, 2004 for the NIMHE (National Institute for Mental Health in England), NHS, The Meriden West Midlands Family Programme). [UK]
Web:http://www.meridenfamilyprogramme.com/documents/research/Interfaces_Project_Report.pdf
International Young Carer Programs Directory
A resource for individuals and organisations looking for innovative ways to support young carers who have a parent with a mental illness and to facilitate the collaboration between agencies state wide, nationally and internationally.
Web:http://www.waamh.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=67:international-young-carers-program-document-cd&catid=91:information-and-cds&Itemid=70
Investing in the Early Years: A National Childhood Development Strategy 2009
An initiative of the Council of Australian Governments. Developed under the auspices of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG), this strategy is a collaborative effort between the Commonwealth and the state and territory governments to ensure that by 2020 all children have the best start in life to create a better future for themselves and for the nation. This is our vision. The strategy will guide Australia?s comprehensive response to evidence about the importance of early childhood development and the benefits?and cost-effectiveness? of ensuring all children experience a positive early childhood, from before birth through the first eight years of life. It will also support Australia to better meet the diverse needs of today?s families and focus on improving child outcomes and foster the health and wellbeing and productivity of our next generation.
Web:http://www.coag.gov.au/coag_meeting_outcomes/2009-07-02/docs/national_ECD_strategy.pdf
Invisible Children's Project (USA)
Includes project overview and information re the Invisible Children's project.
Web:http://www.nmha.org/children/invisible.cfm
Involving Fathers in Early Childhood Services
This website is a joint project of the Family Action Centre (at the University of Newcastle) and Good Beginnings to support the development of father-inclusive services for the benefit of children and families. [Australia]
Web:http://www.newcastle.edu.au/research-centre/fac/research/fathers/involving-fathers/
Is There Anybody Out There?
This resource for young people (aged 13 - 18 years) contains information about mental illness in an easy-to-read 'comic' format. This resource is currently out of print, however, it is available for downloading from the COPMI website - with kind permission from the Discovery Program (Community Focus Association Inc).
Web:http://www.copmi.net.au/jsp/resources/files/Is_there_anybody_out_there.pdf
It's About You Too!
This booklet for children (aged 8-10) has been produced by The National Schizophrenia Fellowship and is designed either to be read by family members or used as a communication tool by professionals who work with families and include an explanation of what mental illness is, what other common mental health terms mean and how mental illness can affect people.
Web:http://www.nsfscot.org.uk/
It's only 1/100th me' Stories of 6 People Challenging Stigma and Discrimination Surrounding Mental Illness.
This project is the start of a campaign to challenge stigma and discrimination towards people experiencing mental illness. In the first stage we have produced a DVD of people's stories. The DVD presents personal experiences of stigma, discrimination and their impacts. The DVD also describes experiences of inclusion and the importance of being accepted and valued. Go to www.nswcag.org.au and click on 'Our Work' then 'Projects' and 'Challenging Stigma and Discrimination'. Copies of the DVD can also be purchased for $5. Contact us at NSW CAG on 9332 0200 or mokeeff@nswcag.org.au.
Web:http://www.nswcag.org.au/page/challenging_stigma__discrimination.html
Itsallright
Read the diaries of four fictional teenagers (based on real stories) touched by mental illness, as they deal with the challenge of living with mental illness in their families. Also includes podcasts and factsheets and information on mental illness including schizophrenia, depression. [Australia]
Web:http://www.itsallright.org/
Joe's Diary
Researced and written in consultation with a team of young people, parents and mental health workers, Joe's Diary tells the story in a year in the life of Joe and his mother who has schizophrenia, and how they both learn to cope with the effects of her illness. Aimed at he 10-14 year old age group, it deals with the issues of concern to any young person who has a relative or friend with a long-term mental illness
Web:http://www.sane.org
Joint Working Protocol: Safeguarding children whose parents/carers use drugs/alcohol or have mental health needs
This Joint Working Protocol (Hampshire County Council, 2008) is an example of collaboration with a number of sectors and services. It is a protocol developed to protect the wellbeing of children of parents/carers who use drugs/alcohol or have mental health needs by promoting effective communication between drugs/alcohol, mental health, primary health care and children?s services and encouraging services to work together and also with the families in their assessment and care planning. [UK]
Web:http://www.youngcarer.com/pdfs/Hampshire%20Joint%20Working%20Protocol.pdf
Journeys with the Black Dog: Inspirational stories of bringing depression to heel
In 'Journeys with the Black Dog' many people share their stories of living with depression. Personal stories of first symptoms, the path to getting diagnosed, the confusion and frustration, and all the many ways of keeping depression at bay - whatever it takes. Written with raw honesty and sharp humour, these stories demonstrate it is possible to gain control over depression.
Web:http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/docs/ReviewsofJourneyswiththeBlackDog.pdf
Just Being Me
Produced in conjunction with MindMatters, this book is a package of ideas for middle schools teachers using Helicopter Man and/or Lockie Leonard, Legend as class texts and who are interested in the following potential outcomes for students: - increasing students' understanding of mental illness and its potential affect on families - reducing the stigma associated with mental illness - increasing students' help seeking behaviours. Ideas provided are mainly for use in English classes with associated links for Health and Physical Education, Society and Environment, Maths, Arts, Science and Design and Technology.
Web:http://www.copmi.net.au/
Just Care for Us (DVD)
Carers Victoria has released a DVD/Video featuring five young carers, three of whom care for a parent with a mental illness. The aim of the DVD 'Just Care for Us' is to raise awareness of young carer issues and support needs amongst services providers and school staff. The DVDs/videos are selling for $39.95 (+ postage and handling fee of $10)
Web:http://www.copmi.net.au/files/YCOrderForm.pdf
Justlook
Lifeline's database of where to go for help. [Australia]
Web:http://www.justlook.org.au/
Keeping the Family In Mind: a briefing on young carers whose parents have mental health problems (U.K.)
Barnardo's 2008 Keeping the Family in Mind (KFIM) is a development project which has grown out of Barnardo's Action with Young Carers Project in Liverpool. One of its objectives is to increase awareness and understanding of the effects of adult mental ill health upon the whole family, especially children. [UK]
Web:http://www.barnardos.org.uk//keeping_the_family_in_mind.pdf
Kids Central
The kit was developed in response to a research project conducted by the Institute on experiences of homelessness for accompanying children. Staff met with children and talked to them about what life was like for them when they were homeless, what they felt they and their families wanted and needed and how they thought kids might get better support.
Web:http://www.acu.edu.au/about_acu/research/our_research/research_centres_-and-_institutes/institute_of_child_protection_studies/kids_central/
Kids Matter Early Childhood
KidsMatter Early Childhood is a national early childhood mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention initiative specifically developed for early childhood services, including preschools and long day care. It involves the people who have a significant influence on young children?s lives ? parents, carers, families and early childhood professionals, along with a range of community and health professionals ? in making a positive difference to young children?s mental health and wellbeing during this important developmental period.
Web:http://www.kidsmatter.edu.au/ec/
Kids Matter Primary
KidsMatter Primary is a flexible, whole-school approach to children?s mental health and wellbeing for primary schools. It works both on its own and as an umbrella under which a school?s existing programs can comfortably fit. KidsMatter provides the proven methods, tools and support to help schools, parents and carers, health services and the wider community nurture happy, balanced kids. There is strong evidence that KidsMatter also has benefits for children?s learning.
Web:http://www.kidsmatter.edu.au/primary/
KIDZ CLUB KIT (PROGRAM KIT)
KidzClub is a group which focuses on young people with a parent or relative living with a mental illness. The Kidz Club kit contains session plans, handouts, activities, feedback and referral forms.
Web:http://kidsinmind.org.au
KOPING Adolescent Peer Group Program
A group program for young people (12-18 years) with a parent with a mental health problem. It provides the opportunity for young people to access peer support and information, and to develop helpful coping strategies. The group is run every term. Click here to download information about the Koping Program. [Australia]
Web:http://www.health.qld.gov.au/rch/professionals/cymhs_early_interv.asp#akpis
Literature summary - General Practice, Paediatric and Child Development Journals
Summary of COPMI literature
Web:http://www.copmi.net.au/jsp/resources/resource_wforce_gp.html
Literature summary - Nursing Journals and Reports
Summary of COPMI literature
Web:http://www.copmi.net.au/jsp/resources/resource_wforce_nurse.html
Literature summary - School Counselling and Guidance Journals and Book Chapters
Summary of COPMI literature
Web:http://www.copmi.net.au/jsp/resources/resource_wforce_school.html
Literature summary - Social Work Journals
Summary of COPMI literature
Web:http://www.copmi.net.au/jsp/resources/resource_wforce_sw.html
Living with Personality Disorder - Supporting Better Parenting.
The full report from this thought provoking and interactive study day in London and the one that preceded it in Leeds (March 2009). Packed with lively and informative write-ups from the sessions that comprised these events, this report is a useful tool for anyone working and/or living in the world of personality disorders who would like to increase their understanding of these complex disorders and ways of working to support people both as parents, with what is ?no longer a diagnosis of exclusion?, and as children living with a parent with PD.
Web:http://www.pmhcwn.org.uk/newsitems/living.asp
Making progress: the health, development and wellbeing of Australia's children and young people
This report delivers the latest and most reliable information on how, as a nation, we are faring according to key statistical indicators of child and youth health, development and wellbeing. The report covers children and young people aged 0-19 years, and includes indicators for the entire 0-19 year age range as well as indicators for three different stages of development: 1) infancy and early childhood; 2) school age childhood; and 3) adolescence. Information is presented on important issues such as mental health, disability, risk factors for chronic disease, mortality, education, homelessness, crime, jobless families and family economic situation. Particular attention is given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and youth, and to how Australia compares internationally. This is an essential resource for policy makers, researchers, practitioners and anyone interested in the progress of Australia's children and youth.
Web:http://www.aihw.gov.au/publications/index.cfm/title/10653
Making Time to Talk
Produced by The National Schizophrenia Fellowship, this booklet for parents provides advice and guidance on how to tell children in their family about their mental illness and how to manage their child?s response.
Web:http://www.nsfscot.org.uk/
Mark's Mum is Depressed (Finland)
This illustrated book (along with 'Mia's Dad is Strange)for children and families, has been produced by the National Family Association Promoting Mental Health in Tampere, Finland in 2003. They were both developed for children under 12 years of age with the intention of explaining the effects of a parent's psychosis (Mia) and depression (Mark) on a child's everyday life. The books cost 5 Euro each (plus postage) and can be ordered by emailing 'The National Family Association from Promoting Mental Health in Tampere' - see English page on their website for details.
Web:http://omaiset-tampere.fi/
Maternal Depression? Making a Difference Through Community Action: A Planning Guide.
This Guide aims to: - Build awareness and acceptance of the need for a family-focused, community-driven approach - Strengthen the capacity of communities to mobilise around a significant public health issue - Promote the use of state, local and even neighborhood partners - Spur strategic thinking that leads to effective community action and change.
Web:http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/go/maternal-depression
Mazes and Minefields: An alternative approach to considering the needs of mothers who experience the effects of mental illness at the interface of FAYS and the mental health system.
Australian Program Evaluations/Reports. A resource for workers. 2002
Web:http://www.whs.sa.gov.au
Melbourne Charter for Promoting Mental Health and Preventing Mental and Behavioural Disorders
The Melbourne Charter for Promoting Mental Health and Preventing Mental and Behavioural Disorders is the outcome of a worldwide discussion initiated by the organisers and participants of the Global Consortium for the Advancement of Promotion and Prevention in Mental Health (GCAPP) conference entitled From Margins to Mainstream: 5th World Conference on the Promotion of Mental Health and the Prevention of Mental and Behavioural Disorders, in Melbourne, Australia, September 2008. The Charter reflects the input and support of organisations from all over the world. It articulates some common principles and recommendations that should be part of our future action in mental health promotion and mental illness prevention. The Charter provides a framework which recognises the influence of social and economic determinants on mental health and mental illness and identifies the contribution that diverse sectors (including but not exclusive to health) make to influencing those conditions that create or ameliorate positive mental health.
Web:http://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/en/Publications/Mental-health-promotion/Melbourne-Charter.aspx
Mental Health Foundation (The)
Mental Health Foundation - Parents with mental health problems. This UK based organisation provides a range of useful podcasts, information sheets and reports.
Web:http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/
Mental Health and Changing Families
Conference presentation.
Web:http://www.aifs.gov.au/institute/afrc8/papers.html
Mental Health and Well Being Website
The website provides information on the Australian Government's role and contributions to mental health reform activities in Australia.
Web:http://www.mentalhealth.gov.au
Mental Health Care
mentalhealthcare.org.uk has been created by the Institute of Psychiatry - a teaching and research organisation that is part of King'ss College London and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, a health organisation that runs the Maudsley Hospital and many other mental health services in south London. Mentalhealthcare.org.uk is run in association with Rethink, a mental health charity for people with severe mental illness and their families. Rethink also works closely with the Institute of Psychiatry. You can read about some of the research carried out by the Institute of Psychiatry, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and Rethink on the pages of this website. You can also find out more about each organisation within this section ? and how you can get involved in research that seeks to find out more about the causes of psychosis and develop better treatments and support for people with severe mental illness.
Web:http://www.mentalhealthcare.org.uk/
Mental Health Carers ARAFMI Australia
An agency dedicated to the provision of support for families, carers and friends with mental health issues.
Web:http://www.arafmiaustralia.asn.au/
Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA)
The MHCA is a peak, national non-government organisation representing and promoting the interests of the Australian mental health sector, committed to achieving better mental health for all Australians. [Australia]
Web:http://www.mhca.org.au/
Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand
Provides useful links to websites, factsheets and online bibliographies. [New Zealand]
Web:http://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/page/199-Parents-with-a-Mental-Illness
Mental Health Inpatient Service Family Friendly Checklist
This checklist was developed in consultation with Australian Infant Child Adolescent Family Mental Health Association (AICAFMHA) and consumers and their families and service providers. [Australia]
Web:http://www.copmi.net.au/common/download.html#checklist
Mental health problems during pregnancy and after giving birth
This booklet is about the care and treatment of women with mental health problems in the antenatal period (during pregnancy) and in the postnatal period (the first year after giving birth) in the NHS in England and Wales.
Web:http://www.penninecare.nhs.uk/service-users-and-carers/your-mental-health/
Mental Health Recovery Philosophy Into Practice - A workforce development guide
This guide has been developed in response to a sector-wide need for a coordinated approach to workforce development within a recovery framework. This is becoming increasingly necessary as demand for the sector and its services grow, and community mental health staff and managers look for better ways to engage with, support, and empower consumers. The guide is structured according to the nine key workforce pathways that organisations must consider in working towards becoming, or sustaining, a socially inclusive, recovery-oriented organisation. These include: organisational culture and values, effective partnerships, knowledge management, recruitment and retention, consumer and carer workers, cultural competence, professional development, supervision and mentoring, evaluation and performance management. This guide articulates the components of effective recovery-based practice; it brings the language of 'recovery' to practical application. It promotes a recovery-oriented framework in which service users, carers, volunteers and employees are all supported to negotiate their individual paths; to contribute and achieve goals in an environment of respect and compassion.
Web:http://www.mhcc.org.au/resources/staff-development-guide.aspx
Mental Health Services Consumer and Carer Participation Review September 2009
This report provides recommendations in relation to how mental health services will build and implement a consumer and carer participation model in conjunction with consumers and carers. This, we envisage, will ensure a responsive, inclusive and integrated participation model throughout Tasmania.
Web:http://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/mentalhealth/publications/strategic_documents/Consumer_and_Carer_Review3.pdf
Mental Health Services Strategic Plan 2006-2011: Partners...towards recovery
The reform of mental health services outlined in this strategic plan rely fundamentally on partnerships and the participation of the broader community. Its success depends on MHS and its staff listening to consumers, their families and carers, and our other partners, and working closely with them to build a service framework that we are all confident in, and which delivers the necessary services to all Tasmanians. A central component of our plan for the future is a model of care for mental health that is centred on consumers, promotes their recovery, and is provided equitably and efficiently. We have built our model of care on best practice based on evidence, using the full range of experience and expertise within our own organisation, and across Australia and the world" (from p.3).
Web:http://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/38507/Mental_Health_Strategic_Plan_1.pdf
Mental Illness in Your Family (Help sheet)
If you are a young person, you probably have a lot of conflicting demands on your time, stress from work and school, and expectations from family, friends and colleagues. All of these pressures can start to accumulate over time and, if the load proves too much to bear, can often result in feelings of anxiety, sadness and even depression. The Fit Mind - Fit Body and Soul kit, consisting of a series of "Help Sheets", contains information on these topics and more, and is a young person's guide in the pursuit of positive mental and emotional health. One of the 10 tip sheets in the tookit is 'Mental Illness in Your Family' which provides some tips for young people who have a family member with a mental illness.
Web:http://www.communities.wa.gov.au/Youth/publications/Pages/default.aspx/
Mental Illness In Your Family? A YoungMinds booklet (U.K)
Anyone who has a family member suffering from mental illness will find this booklet helpful. It explains what mental illness is, the different kinds of mental illnesses and their symptoms. It also looks at the causes of mental illness and the impact that it has on other family members. (712.90KB).
Web:http://www.dawsonmarketing.co.uk/youngminds/shop/prod_view.asp?stockid=B04
Mia's Dad is Strange (Finland)
This illustrated book (along with 'Mark's Mum is Depressed) for children and families, has been produced by the National Family Association Promoting Mental Health in Tampere, Finland in 2003. They were both developed for children under 12 years of age with the intention of explaining the effects of a parent's psychosis (Mia) and depression (Mark) on a child's everyday life. The books cost 5 Euro each (plus postage) and can be ordered by emailing 'The National Family Association from Promoting Mental Health in Tampere' - see English page on their website for details.
Web:http://omaiset-tampere.fi/
Mind
Mind is a UK mental health charity that campaigns for people?s rights, challenges poor practice in mental health and informs and support thousands of people on a daily basis. This website has a very useful 'Information' section with a range of booklets and factsheets on a variety of topics (e.g. How to parent when you're in a crisis, How to cope with hospital admission, How to cope with panic attacks, Making sense of antipsychotics, Making sense of antidepressants).
Web:http://www.mind.org.uk/
MindMatters
MindMatters is a national mental health initiative for secondary schools funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing. MindMatters is a resource and professional development program supporting Australian secondary schools in promoting and protecting the mental health, social and emotional wellbeing of all the members of school communities.
Web:http://www.mindmatters.edu.au/default.asp
Minds, Myths and Me
A ?fact pack? for young carers who live with someone with a mental illness. This A5 booklet was designed and produced by four young carers, using their own personal experiences to help others in the same situation. Includes a ?Disorders and Illnesses? section. For ages 12+, produced by Gloucestershire Young Carers (2006). [UK] (13.23MB).
Web:http://www.glosyoungcarers.org.uk/Website%20copy.pdf
Mining Family Matters Website
The Mining Family Matters website provides practical, professional information, services and support to families in the mining and resources sector.
Web:http://miningfm.com.au/
Moving Minds
Moving Minds is a unique collection of first person Australian stories. Frank, fragile and funny the stories explore the many varied and winding paths to recovery travelled by people living with mental illness. This collection of 13 two to three minute short digital films include tales of homelessness, road-trips to beyond, visits from the green man and the quandary of being sane by choosing to live between the lines of 'normal'.
Web:http://www2.mieact.org.au/mieact/node/38
Multicultural Mental Health Australia Website
A national leader in mental health and suicide prevention for Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities the MMHA's objective is to provide consumers, carers and mental health professionals with the latest information on resources, services, research, conferences and events relating to multicultural mental health.
Web:http://www.mmha.org.au/
Mums and Dads - Parents with experience of mental illness share their stories
12 parents who have experienced mental illness share their stories to inspire others.
Web:http://www.kites.org.nz/pdf/mums-and-dads.pdf
Music Feedback
This website contains music and videos from musicians talking about mental health and also provides links and tips to useful information on your own mental health; where to get help, how to help others and where you can go to talk to someone. Music Feedback targets 14 to 25-year-olds and encourages them to: - participate in music and healthy activities to improve their wellbeing - express themselves and connect with others - talk about mental health and get early help for any problems - understand and support their peers and people with a mental illness - study and work in mental health Schools, community groups and other organisations or health professionals can order the Music Feedback CD/DVD package through the contact section of the website.
Web:http://www.musicfeedback.com.au/
My Care - Caring for a parent with a mental health problem
It is tough being a young carer and it can be particulary tough for young carers whose parent has a mental health problem. This booklet is part of our MyCare investigation and is for all children andyoung people who are caring for a parent who has a mental health problem. This publication is available as a free PDF download, or can be purchased in printed form.
Web:http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/mycare-booklet/
My Care Booklet - Caring for a parent with a mental health problem
This booklet is for all children and young people who are caring for a parent who has a mental health problem.
Web:http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/?entryid5=83756&p=3&char=M
My side of the story
My Side of the Story is a collection of short films designed by young carers. The idea to share their stories was based on a desire to let other young people, who are also carers, know they are not alone and that there is support available. The video can be viewed at:
Web:http://www.ufactor.com.au/videos/index.cfm
Mychild Website
The mychild.gov.au website provides information on different types of child care and how to access assistance with the cost of child care. There is a database you can search to locate and access a street view of child care services in your local area. In many cases, you will also be able to find the service's vacancy and fee information. You will also find links to other useful websites about children's health and wellbeing, parenting and family support services.
Web:http://www.mychild.gov.au
National Action Plan for Promotion, Prevention and Early Intervention for Mental Health 2000
This publication outlines a strategic framework and plan for action to address the promotion, prevention and early intervention priorities and outcomes outlined in the Second National Mental Health Plan
Web:http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/mental-pubs-p-prommon
National Action Plan on Mental Health 2006 - 2011
The effects of mental illness are felt across our nation. Recent reports from Parliamentary inquiries and independent reviews have presented strong evidence for change in the way governments respond to mental illness. In February 2006, Australian leaders recognised that mental health is a major problem for the Australian community and committed to reform the mental health system in Australia. The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) has agreed to a National Action Plan on Mental Health. The Plan provides a strategic framework that emphasises coordination and collaboration between government, private and non-government providers in order to deliver a more seamless and connected care system, so that people with mental illness are able to participate in the community.
Web:http://www.coag.gov.au/reports/docs/AHMC_COAG_mental_health.pdf
National Children's and Youth Law Centre
The NCYLC is Australia's national community legal centre dedicated to representing the rights and interests of children and young people. The Centre provides advice and information about the law to children and young people and also works with those who support and advocate for children.
Web:http://www.ncylc.org.au
National Early Childhood Development Strategy - Investing in the Early Years
On 2 July 2009, the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) endorsed the National Early Childhood Development Strategy- Investing in the Early Years. In jointly developing the Strategy, the Australian, state and territory governments have signalled their intention to take a leadership role in early childhood development now and into the future. The Strategy will help all levels of government to build a more effective and better coordinated national early childhood development system to support the diverse needs of Australian children and their families. It covers children from before birth to eight years and aims to improve the health, safety, early learning and wellbeing of all children and better support disadvantaged children to reduce inequalities. The Strategy provides the road map for action and for engaging effective partnerships across and between governments, with the non-government sector, and with families around the needs of young children. The Strategy proposes six priority areas for reform to be further developed for COAG in 2010, recognising the different starting points of states and territories and as resources allow: * Strengthen universal maternal, child and family health services * Support for vulnerable children * Engaging parents and the community in understanding the importance of ECD * Improve early childhood infrastructure * Strengthen the workforce across ECD and family support services, and * Build better information and a solid evidence base. The Strategy represents the start of an ongoing process of engagement with families, the early childhood sector and other stakeholders about achieving a shared vision for Australia?s children. This process will continue in the short term through more detailed consultations on the development of specific reforms in priority areas by 2010, and over the longer term to 2020 to develop new actions and reshape reform directions as conditions change and new priorities emerge.
Web:http://www.deewr.gov.au/EarlyChildhood/Policy_Agenda/Pages/EarlyChildhoodDevelopmentStrategy.aspx
National Health and Hospital Network Agreement 2010
The objective of this Agreement is to improve health outcomes for all Australians and the sustainability of the Australian health system. This Agreement sets out the architecture and foundations of the National Health and Hospitals Network, which will deliver major structural reforms to establish the foundations of Australia's future health system.
Web:http://www.coag.gov.au/coag_meeting_outcomes/2011-02-13/docs/communique_attachmentA-heads_of_agreement-national_health_reform_signatures.pdf
National Mental Health Plan 2003 -2008
This plan identifies four priority themes: mental health promotion and prevention; increasing responsiveness to consumers and carers across all mental health and related services; strengthening quality; and fostering research and innovation across the sector for sustainable programs and services. [Australia]
Web:http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/mental-pubs-n-plan03
National Partnership Agreement on Closing the Gap on Indigenous Health Outcomes 2010
This agreement sets out specific action to be taken by the Australian Government and complementary action by State/Territory governments to address the gap in health outcomes experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Web:http://www.coag.gov.au/intergov_agreements/federal_financial_relations/docs/national_partnership/NP_closing_the_Gap_indigenous_health_outcomes.pdf
National Practice Standards for the Mental Health Workforce
In 2002, the National Mental Health Education and Training Advisory Group (NMHETAG) developed the National Practice Standards for the Mental Health Workforce. The specific needs of children are highlighted throughout the standards ensuring that mental health workers acknowledge children of parents with mental illness and resources that will assist their wellbeing. [Australia]
Web:http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/2ED5E3CD955D5FAACA25722F007B402C/$File/workstds.pdf
National Schizophrenia Fellowship (NSF) Scotland adopted a new name in October 2010 Support in Mind Scotland.
Support in Mind Scotland has produced three booklets to break down the barriers to communication for families in this situation: ?It's About You Too!?, (for children aged 8-10), ?Need to Know? (for young people aged 11-14), ?Making Time to Talk? (advice for parents). All three booklets are designed either to be read by family members or used as a communication tool by professionals who work with families and include an explanation of what mental illness is, what other common mental health terms mean and how mental illness can affect people. All three booklets focus on the importance of open and honest communications in promoting understanding and combating stigma. [UK]
Web:http://www.supportinmindscotland.org.uk/
National Survey of Young Australians 2010
In 2010 Mission Australia conducted its ninth annual survey of young Australians. The primary purpose of the survey, as in previous years, was to identify both the values and issues of concern to young people. This year the latter included both the personal concerns of young people and the issues they identified for Australia as a whole. There was also a new question that asked young people how they felt about the future. 50,240 young people aged 11 to 24 participated in the survey in 2010, the largest number of respondents in the survey?s history. 7,577 completed the survey online, with the remainder being completed in hard copy.
Web:http://www.missionaustralia.com.au/downloads/national-survey-of-young-australians/2010
Need to Know (Scotland)
A guide for young people (11-14 years) who have a parent with mental illness.
Web:http://www.supportinmindscotland.org.uk/information-and-support/publications/need-know-guide-young-people-who-have-parent-mental-illness
NSW Children of Parents with a Mental Illness (COPMI) Framework for Mental Health Services 2010-2015
The NSW Children of Parents with a Mental Illness (COPMI) Framework for Mental Health Services (NSW Department of Health) aims to: 1) Foster the continuing development of Area Mental Health Services for children of parents with a mental illness and their families; and 2) Assist Area Mental Health Services in the ongoing development of collaborative approaches with key partners and agencies working with children and their families.
Web:http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/policies/pd/2010/PD2010_037.html
NSW Young Carers
Do you help care for someone in your family with an illness, disability, mental illness, drug or alcohol problem? Are you 25 years or under & live in NSW? There are other young carers just like you? Reach out!
Web:http://www.youngcarersnsw.asn.au
Out of the Shadows: Daughters growing up with a 'mad' mother
This Australian book brings together eleven women, including the author, who tell their stories of living with a mentally ill mother.
Web:http://www.copmi.net.au/common/book_reviews.html
Overview of Mental Illness
Background reading for a series of cross-sectoral workshops on various aspects of working with members of families with dependent children where one or both parents has a mental illness. The Overview of Mental Illness was written to assist workers whose primary role is with the children of such families, and who feel that their lack of experience or knowledge in relation to adults living with mental illness may compromise any interventions they attempt. It is hoped that this information will dispel some of the myths about mental illness and increase workers' confidence and ability to communicate with parents with a mental illness.
Web:http://www.ruah.com.au/page/MentalHealth
Parental Mental Health and Child Welfare Network
This is a UK-based national network for social care and health workers who work with parents with a mental health problem or their children, offering a wealth of information about local and national policies, services, publications and events. Go to the Resources page for an extensive listing of resources including ?Parental Mental Health Problems: messages from research, policy and practice? and ?Making time to talk?.
Web:http://www.pmhcwn.org.uk/
Parental Mental Health Vulnerability
Practice Resource
Web:http://www.community.nsw.gov.au/docswr/_assets/main/documents/brighterfutures_mentalhealth.pdf
Parental substance misuse and children's entry into Alternative Care in South Australia, 2006 (Research Bulletin)
This study has focused on the extent to which problematic alcohol and substance use are factors influencing children's entry into care. It has also collected a range of data relating to family circumstances and problems; the impact on children and the services provided in response and outcomes. Findings have implications for both the child protection and drug and alcohol fields, in relation to policy, strategy and service delivery.
Web:http://www.dfc.sa.gov.au/Pub/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=oAlNKAjngK8%3D&tabid=811
Parenting and Children
An online information sheet about parenting with a mental illness from the UK based Rethink organisation.
Web:http://www.rethink.org/living_with_mental_illness/everyday_living/parenting_children/index.html
Parenting NSW
On this site, you'll find practical tips, information and resources to help make parenting a little easier.
Web:http://www.parenting.nsw.gov.au
Parenting Resource Kit
Families and mental health -A parenting resource kit is an important resource in addressing the mental health needs of families with a parent who has a mental illness. This kit gives families information about parenting, support services and other resources, and includes stories from people who share their own life experiences.
Web:http://www.health.vic.gov.au/mentalhealth/families/index.htm
Parenting SA
Parent Easy Guides (PEGs) bring simple, easy-to-read information on many of the issues faced by parents from birth through adolescence. The PEGs represent a valuable information source not only for parents and those caring for children, but also professionals. They have been developed from research in conjunction with appropriate experts and are widely used throughout Australia. [Australia]
Web:http://www.parenting.sa.gov.au/pegs/
Parenting Support Toolkit
The Parenting Support Toolkit for Alcohol and Other Drug Workers is a resource for all Victorian drug and alcohol workers that helps them to identify a client's parenting needs by including parenting in the assessment process. The Toolkit helps workers respond to parenting needs. This can be through providing information, by offering support and guidance, or by providing referrals to other specialist services The Toolkit is a starting point for workers. It is hoped that workers will add additional resources and information to their own Toolkit by collecting and noting tip sheets, services, books and other resources relevant to their clients
Web:http://www.health.vic.gov.au/aod/downloads/pst-overview.pdf
Parenting Support Toolkit for Alcohol and Other Drug Workers. Book Two: Information and Tools
The Victorian Parenting Centre and Odyssey House Victoria suggest that an ecomap can highlight to the family that you are interested in the complex experience of parenting. It can provide to the family a picture of their situation, resources required and potential strengths and planning needed to lead to change. For more information about ecomaps and genograms, see Chapter 26 of this Toolkit. [Australia]
Web:http://www.health.vic.gov.au/aod/downloads/pst-booklet-2.pdf
Parenting Training for Alcohol Professionals - Trainer's Manual
A manual aimed at parenting professionals who wish to develop the capacity of alcohol professionals to work with parents who have alcohol-related problems.
Web:http://www.alcoholandfamilies.org.uk/training_materials.htm
Parenting Well (USA)
Includes resources for families and service providers on the topic of parenting and mental illness.
Web:http://www.parentingwell.org/
Parenting, Children and Mental Health Resource Kit
A spiral bound resource booklet of reproducible fact sheets. Designed to support workers and families around issues to do with parenting and mental illness.
Web:http://www.copmi.net.au/jsp/resources/files/parenting_kit_index.html
Parents in Hospital: How mental health services can best promote family contact when a parent is in hospital (U.K)
A stay in hospital can represent a significant crisis, not just in terms of a parent's individual mental health but of family life overall, and may have long term repercussions beyond the period of hospitalisation itself. The findings of this Barnardo's report suggest that this can be re-framed as an opportunity for services to provide more holistic care.
Web:http://www.barnardos.org.uk/parents_in_hospital_july_2007.pdf
Parents with Mental Illness - Fact sheets (set of 5)
A set of factsheets to help support parents with a mental illness, and their children.
Web:http://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/file/downloads/pdf/file_221.pdf
Parents with severe mental illness and their children: The need for human services integration
Presents findings and recommendations of the New York State Task Force On Mentally Ill Parents with Young Children, an interagency task force to help consumers and professionals identify the needs of such parents. Based on public testimony from consumers, providers, and advocates as well as mentally ill parents and their children, the task force concluded that this is a neglected public policy issue requiring an intergovernmental, services integration approach. [US]
Web:http://www.springerlink.com/content/l2736483l1l11282/
Partners in Care
A checklist for professionals coming into contact with the children of parents with mental health problems. This leaflet, launched by Partners in Care (UK) in April 2005, has been produced after consultation with young carers. It aims to help professionals give children and young people the information they need to come to terms with their family member's mental health problem.
Web:http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/campaigns/pinc
Patients As Parents
Workforce development for professionals The Royal College of Psychiatrists council report addressing the needs, including the safety of children whose parents have mental illness.
Web:http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/publications/collegereports/cr/cr164.aspx
Paying Attention To Self (PATS)
Is a group peer support program for young people (12 - 18 years of age) who have a parent who has a mental illness. PATS is an early intervention program aiming to prevent the development of mental health difficulties in young people who have been identified as being at increased risk. It involves an 8 week group program and also social activities and opportunities to develop leadership skills. The group program is facilitated by a health professional and a peer leader. It covers such topics as education about mental illness, coping strategies, feelings about mental illness, coping with stigma. [Australia]
Web:http://www.rch.org.au/pats/index.cfm?doc_id=7074
Piecing The Puzzle Together: Raising young people when mental illness is part of your life
This booklet is for people living with a mental health problem or mental illness, whose children are aged between 2 and 7 years. It's also for partners, family and friends. It contains helpful ideas about being the best parent you can when you're not as well as you'd like to be and ways to support your child's development during their special early years. Produced in consultation with consumers, carers, workers, academics and policy makers.
Web:http://www.copmi.net.au/
Preventive interventions in families with parental depression
The aim is to document the effectiveness of a preventive family intervention (Family Talk Intervention, FTI) and a brief psychoeducational discussion with parents (Let's Talk about the Children, LT) on children's psychosocial symptoms and prosocial behaviour in families with parental mood disorder, when the interventions are practiced in psychiatric services for adults in the Finnish national health service.
Web:http://www.springerlink.com/content/7g77775082267524/
Primary Schools: A venue for mental health/illness promotion: A pilot project. Australian and New Zealand
TheMHS Conference Proceedings.
Web:http://www.themhs.org/p.aspx?n=BCDDV-UQCKM-PICVO-JFRHB-OLWTJ
Principles and Actions for Services and People Working with Children of Parents with a Mental Illness.
This key document provides guidance for both organisations and individuals across a wide range of jurisdictions. It is the culmination of an extensive review of the literature and of consultations with parents who have a mental illness, their carers and children, service providers and experts.
Web:http://www.copmi.net.au/common/download.html
Promoting the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people from families with a parental mental illness; Key Findings and Promising Practices
Program outcome report summary (with links to full evaluation reports) of the PATS and VicChamps programs.
Web:http://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/en/Publications/Social-connection/Children-and-young-people-from-families-with-a-parental-mental-illness.aspx
Protecting Children is Everyone's Business: National Framework for Protecting Australia's Children 2009-2020
An initiative of the Council of Australian Governments. All Australian governments have endorsed the first National Framework for Protecting Australia?s Children 2009-2020 andarecommitted to implementing the initial actions it contains. It is an ambitious, national approach to help protect all Australian children. The National Framework represents an unprecedented level of collaboration between Australian, State and Territory governments and non-government organisations to protect children. Placing children?s interests firmly at the centre of everything we do.
Web:http://www.coag.gov.au/coag_meeting_outcomes/2009-04-30/docs/child_protection_framework.pdf
Puerperal psychosis - A carer's survival guide
'A booklet providing excellent information for partners of women with puerperal psychosis, written by a carer who has lived through this experience. Craig provides a well-organised, personalized and detailed account of how partners might manage when they face the twin challenges of not only a new infant but also a significant mental illness in the postnatal period.' (Dr Anne Sved-Williams, Helen Mayo House) 'This booklet needs to be handed out by health professionals when a woman is suspected of having puerperal psychosis. It is unreasonable to expect men to have the capacity to find this booklet when they have a new baby in the house and a very ill partner. Becoming a father and a carer are two major life transitions. Men have to cope with these together when a mum develops puerperal psychosis, and this is very hard. This booklet helps men cope by breaking down this situation into bite size pieces and helps them start conversations with health professionals.'(Craig Allatt, Author)
Web: http://www.wch.sa.gov.au/services/az/divisions/mentalhealth/helenmayo/documents/CraigAllatACarersSurvivalGuide-Web171011.pdf
Puzzles, pictures, and paper airplanes: What we do when our parents get sick (USA)
Strategies for young children of mentally ill parents.
Web:http://www.state.sc.us/dmh/schoolbased/puzzles.pdf
Raising Children
Produced by the Australian Government, this parenting website has comprehensive, practical, expert, information and activities for parents and workers about health and development of children 0 to 8 years. [Australia]
Web:http://raisingchildren.net.au/
Raw Energy Young Carer Support program
Raw Energy is a program that supports young people between the ages of 5 and 18 who support a family member with a disability, chronic illness or mental illness. Our Goal is to provide young carers with opportunities to develop personal skills, knowledge and relationships that support them to make positive life choices.
Web:http://www.carersupport.org.au/i-am/a-young-carer?layout=item
Raw Youth: Young people and mental health
An eight part documentary series on young people and mental health. Sessions 2 and 8 feature professionals and young people talking about young people and parents with a mental illness.
Web:http://www.3cr.org.au/
Reachout
is a web-based service that inspires young people to help themselves through tough times. The aim of the service is to improve young people?s mental health and well being by providing support information and referrals. [Australia]
Web:http://au.reachout.com/
Relationships Australia Online Counselling
Relationships Australia provides relationship support services to enhance human and family relationships. A face-to-face counselling Service, as well as an online counselling service is available.
Web:http://www.relationshiphelponline.com.au/
Research in Practice
Research in Practice is the largest children and family research and implementation project in England and Wales. [UK]
Web:http://www.rip.org.uk/
Results of the Give Childhood a Chance project in 2002-2006
Report of the Give Childhood a Chance project - Tampere, Finland (Alastalo & Nyberg). [Finland]
Web:http://www.omaiset-tampere.fi/pdf/Results%20of%20the%20Give%20Childhood%20a%20Chance.pdf
Role reversal - when your child becomes your carer
A booklet about what it's like to rely on younger care-giving - written and illustrated by care-recipients.
Web:http://www.ufactor.com.au/documents/155-FSG-A5%20booklet-final-low-res.pdf
Royal College of Psychiatrists: Mental Health and Growing Up - Fact Sheet 16
'Parental Mental Illness - the problems for children (for parents and teachers)' - Downloadable fact sheet (number 16) from Website.
Web:http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mentalhealthinformation/mentalhealthandgrowingup.aspx
SA Mental Health and Well-Being Policy 2010 - 2015
The Policy was developed through consultations with consumers, carers, clinicians and staff and provides a vision for the future of mental health care in South Australia, outlining the key objectives, principles and broad strategies for the ongoing reform of the mental health care system into the next decade. The Policy will build on the strategic reforms set out in Stepping Up: A Social Inclusion Plan for Mental Health Reform 2007-2012 (2007) and the Review of Community Mental Health Services in South Australia (2008).
Web:http://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/Public+Content/SA+Health+Internet/About+us/Publications+and+resources/Policies+and+Directives/All+Policies+and+Directives
SA Young Carers
Is there somebody in your family, like your parent or brother or sister or other relative, who has a disability, or a mental illness, or who is very sick or frail aged? Do you spend time helping them on a regular basis because of their illness or disability or because they are frail aged? Site for under 18's
Web:http://www.carers-sa.asn.au/how-can-we-help/young-carers/
SANE - Guides
Complete set of SANE guides, easy-to-read booklets on mental illness and related issues written in everyday language. Includes 16 booklets on bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, consumers, families, children & young people, medication and other treatments, healthy living, staying alive, drugs, reducing stigma, mental illness in the workplace, getting back to work and quitting smoking. Designed specifically for people with mental illness and their families.
Web:http://www.sane.org/search?searchword=guides&ordering=&searchphrase=all
SANE AUSTRALIA
SANE Australia is an independent national charity working for a better life for people affected by mental illness through campaigning, education and research. SANE also operates the only national 1800 Helpline on mental illness, which receives over 15,000 calls each year from people all around Australia concerned about themselves or someone they care for.
Web:http://www.sane.org
Saving Francesca: Ideas for Secondary School Teachers
This set of information was developed as part of the COPMI Projects commitment to supporting teachers in developing student awareness of mental illness, reducing stigma, and increasing 'help seeking' behaviour.
Web:http://www.copmi.net.au/common/download.html
SCIE - Poverty, parenting and social inclusion
These e-Learning resources are freely available to all users and, through audio, video and interactive uses of technology, bring alive key aspects of poverty, parenting and social exclusion with particular reference to children and families. [UK]
Web:http://www.scie.org.uk/publications/elearning/poverty/index.asp
SCIE Guide 30: Think child, think parent, think family - a guide to parental mental health and family
SCIE has published a revised version of their Parental mental health and child welfare guide (first published in July 2009). The guide, which is about working with parents who have mental health problems and their children, has been updated to include a new resource Putting it into practice. The resource reviews the findings from the ten implementation sites across England and Northern Ireland over the past two years. It includes practical examples for making implementation work, highlighting a selection of ?quick wins? (low or no cost actions) which can kick start changes. These quick wins include improving communication through lunchtime learning sessions.
Web:http://www.scie.org.uk/publications/guides/guide30/index.asp?dm_i=4O5,MI4I,2KMUDY,1TMTQ,1
SCIE Research Briefing 29: Black and minority ethnic parents with mental health problems and their children
Explores the issue of UK black and minority ethnic (BME) parents with mental health problems. Main findings are that BME parents with mental health problems are more likely to experience poverty, discrimination and difficulties in accessing effective and appropriate mental health services, are more commonly reluctant to access mental health services and are more poorly serviced by mental health services.
Web:http://www.scie.org.uk/publications/briefings/briefing29/
Serving the children of parents with a mental illness: Barriers, break-throughs and benefits
This paper describes what has been learnt within the ?Children in Families Affected by Mental Illness? project in South Eastern Sydney Area Health Service in regard to introducing a systematic approach in adult mental health services to children where parents have a mental illness. It looks at the barriers encountered, the strategies required to overcome them; and mechanisms to incorporate children's issues into the routine practice of adult mental health services. [Australia]
Web:http://www.aicafmha.net.au/conferences/brisbane2001/papers/dean_c.htm
SHRINK-RAP Press Books - Various Titles
Useful for explaining mental health problems/disorders to older children, as in these book every point is illustrated by a cartoon. 'Too Blue' - about depression and other mood disorders. 'The Panic Book' - shows how a panic disorder works and what can be done about it. 'The Secret Problem' - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in children is explained in clear and simple language. 'The School Wobblies' - Written for children who have difficulty going to school because they are frightened or worry too much.
Web:http://www.shrinkrap.com.au
SMILES Program
Erica writes "I recommend that the program be delivered as it has been designed, over three consecutive days, using the suggested daily plan. This has proved to be a very effective format (see program evaluation contained in the information & guidelines section). The life skills activities are appropriate for use in individual counselling sessions, may be adapted for use with other populations and have all been used successfully with adults as well as children."
Web:http://www.copmi.net.au/jsp/resources/smiles_index.html
Snapshot of Early Childhood Development AEDI National Report 2009
Written by the Centre for Community Child Health (at The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne and a key research centre of the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute) and the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research, Perth.
Web:http://www.rch.org.au/aedi/resources.cfm?doc_id=13496
Someone in My Family Has a Mental Illness (Canada)
'Someone in My Family Has a Mental Illness' is a workbook designed to be used with children by counsellors, mental health practitioners and other professionals in the community. It is also designed for parents and caregivers who wish to educate their children about mental illness.
Web:http://www.parentalmentalillness.org/Mental_Illness_Workbook.pdf
Something Has Happened: An activity book for young people (New Zealand)
An activity book for young children (aged 3-6 years old) who are facing difficult times. It is designed to be personalised by each child. There are guidelines on every page for a parent or carer as they help a child with the book.
Web:http://www.skylight.org.nz
Something On My Mind
A group of 8 to 14 year olds completed this comic book resource for young people with parents who have a mental illness. It explores mental illness and what is meant by terms such as dual diagnosis, bipolar, depression and schizophrenia. The comic also addresses the impact on young people of living with a parent who has a mental illness, and provides advice on coping strategies and information on Australian support services and contacts.
Web:http://www.streetwize.com.au
Steps Toward Evidence-Based Practices for Parents with Mental Illness and Their Families
Overseas Program Evaluation Reports
Web:http://www.mentalhealth.org/publications/allpubs/KEN02-0133/
Still waiting for an answer
A short film documenting the development of the Parental Mental Health Service illustrating how a pragmatic approach to service design and partnership work can respond to the needs of families where a carer has a mental health problem. [UK]
Web:http://www.pmhcwn.org.uk/resources.asp
Strategic Framework for Action: 2005 - 2010. Opening our eyes to depression across Australia
Beyondblue's summary of the priorities and opportunities for the five years 2005-2010 includes: - developing strategic pathways and targeted approaches to specific areas of depression and anxiety prevention in the workplace, among the elderly, in families and young people, Indigenous people, in post natal mothers and in regional and rural Australia, and partnering with agencies and organisations dealing with chronic disease, heart disease, diabetes, cancer and asthma. - Identify skills needed to cope with adversity, build resilience and provide families, schools, workplaces and community groups with the support they need to respond to depression and related disorders, i.e. what works, when and why. - Innovative primary care programs and multidisciplinary partnerships for better management of depression, anxiety, social and emotional wellbeing among Indigenous people to be expanded.
Web:http://www.beyondblue.org.au/index.aspx?link_id=2.574
Strengthening Families - Fact Sheets
Downloadable fact sheets 'When a parent has a mental illness' from the National Mental Health Association in the USA.
Web:http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/go/information/get-info/strengthening-families
Stress and resilience factors in parents with mental health problems and their children.
Stress and resilience factors in parents with mental health problems and their children. This SCIE briefing (100.41KB) focuses on factors contributing to stress or resilience in families where one or both parents have mental health problems
Web:http://www.pmhcwn.org.uk/files/scare23.pdf
Strong Bonds
Building Family Connections- provides information about adolescent development and families for families and youth workers. [Australia]
Web:http://www.strongbonds.jss.org.au/reasons/development.html
Support and Family Education ? What We Tell Our Children and Other People About Mental Illness
US Department of Veterans Affairs outline for workshop on discussing mental illness. Also includes lists of resources for young children and adolescents. [US]
Web:http://www.ouhsc.edu/Safeprogram/17Kids.pdf
Support in Mind Scotland
Support in Mind Scotland has produced three booklets to break down the barriers to communication for families in this situation:It's About You Too!, (for children aged 8-10), Need to Know (for young people aged 11-14),Making Time to Talk (advice for parents). All three booklets are designed either to be read by family members or used as a communication tool by professionals who work with families and include an explanation of what mental illness is, what other common mental health terms mean and how mental illness can affect people. All three booklets focus on the importance of open and honest communications in promoting understanding and combating stigma. [UK]
Web:http://www.supportinmindscotland.org.uk/
Supporting Families with Parental Mental Illness
Workforce development for professionals. A community education and development workshop. This resource is described as 'A Training Tool for Communities to Organize Services to Support Families'.
Web:http://www.parentalmentalillness.org
Supporting Families with Parental Mental Illness or Problematic Substance Use
This Canadian website includes lists of resources for parents, children and young people, links to resources for workers, ?Tip Sheets?, Ulysses Agreement resources, research reports and a 'Best Practice Guide for working with Children of Parents with Mental Illness (COPMI) and their families' - http://www.parentalmentalillness.org/Best_Practices.html Funded by the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority Child & Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS) in Vancouver Community.
Web:http://www.parentalmentalillness.org/index.html
Supporting Families With Parental Mental Illness: A community education and development workshop
A training tool for communities to organise services to support families: a ?stand-alone? self-explanatory document that contains all the information needed to hold a successful workshop to inform audiences as to the issues involved in supporting families with parental mental illness. [Canada]
Web:http://www.bcss.org/2001/06/resources/health-professionals/professional-development/supporting-families-with-parental-mental-illness-a-community-education-and-development-manual/
Supporting Our Family Kit, The
This Supporting Our Family Kit has been put together with the aim of encouraging discussion of mental illness with your child/children and maintaining the family unit. Includes child's care plan, sample letter for school, consumer/ family checklist, resource list.
Web:http://www.howstat.com/comic/Downloads/FamilyKit_2008.pdf
Talking to dads about bonding
Information for dads about bonding (attachment) between father and infant and how the emotional connection between dad and baby will influence their child's development.
Web:http://www.newcastle.edu.au/research-centre/fac/research/fathers/
Talking To Kids About Mental Illnesses
This website also provides a large range of other Facts for Families factsheets. [US]
Web:http://www.aacap.org/cs/root/facts_for_families/talking_to_kids_about_mental_illnesses
Talking to My Kids About My Mental Health Concerns
Information for parents about talking to their children and helping them to understand about mental illness.
Web:http://www.mhatexas.org/57._Talking_to_My_Kids_About_My_Mental_Health_Concerns.pdf
Teacher's 'Supporting Our Family' Kit
The aim of the Teacher's Kit is to encourage mental illness education as part of the school curriculum. The Kit consists of a letter from the Adult Children to the parent, a 'Care Plan', a sample letter to the school, mental health care workers information, a checklist, a list of resources, important telephone numbers and a feed back sheet. A PowerPoint Presentation and mapping of the school curriculum is included and available for download from the COMIC website. We hope that with support and understanding children of parents with a mental illness will be encouraged to stay at school for longer period of time. An updated 2008 Family Support Kit has also been released as an Acrobat PDF file.
Web:http://www.howstat.com/comic
The Coloured Kit
The Coloured Kit (is a resource that provides support and information for young people and their families, where a parent has a mental illness/dual diagnosis. The Kit was designed to support and empower young people and their families and was produced as collaboration between a group of experienced young people, the Youth Coalition and the Children of Parents with a Mental Illness Project, Mental Health ACT. [Australia]
Web:http://www.youthcoalition.net/publications-and-submissions/publications-and-submissions.html
The Coloured Kit Care Plan
This Care Plan is part of The Coloured Kit (a resource that provides support and information for young people and their families, where a parent has a mental illness/dual diagnosis). The Kit was designed to support and empower young people and their families and was produced as collaboration between a group of experienced young people, the Youth Coalition and the Children of Parents with a Mental Illness Project, Mental Health ACT. [Australia]
Web:http://www.youthcoalition.net/documents/projects/Coloured_Kit/YPBooklet/ColouredKit-Booklet1-YPBooklet.pdf
The Mental Health of Australians 2: Report on the 2007 National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing
This report presents a comprehensive summary of the results of the 2007 National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing. It provides information on the prevalence of mental disorders, their severity, associated suicidality, and comorbidity with other mental disorders and physical conditions, as well as what services people use for their mental health problems. The 2007 National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing is the second major epidemiological survey of its kind undertaken in Australia, with the first conducted in 1997. The survey is a general household survey of the adult population aged 16-85 years and focuses on the more common or high prevalence mental disorders, namely affective disorders (including depression), anxiety disorders and substance use disorders.
Web:http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/mental-pubs-m-mhaust2
The Satellite Foundation
The Satellite Foundation is committed to providing children, young people and their families where a parent has a mental illness with opportunities to participate in peer support, activities and events that offer support, information, hope and social connections.
Web:www.satellitefoundation.org.au
Tool kit for Carers of People with Mental Illness
This Tool Kit has been produced by the. Lifeline Information Service to provide some tips, suggestions and guidelines that will help assist in supporting a friend or relative with a mental illness. facing a mental illness.
Web:http://www.lifeline.org.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/7904/Lifeline_Carers_Toolkit_Feb09.pdf
UK Parental Mental Health and Child Welfare Network Website
The Network is for social care and health workers who work with parents with a mental health problem or their children. It has been set up to promote joint working between adult mental health and children's services. The website includes information about the Network, links to key resources in adult mental health and children's services, and information about Network and related events.
Web:http://www.pmhcwn.org.uk
Ulysses Agreement - British Columbia Schizophrenia Society
A Ulysses Agreement is a voluntary process, a plan that outlines to others what they should and should not do to support the children and the parent/s. It also allows the parent to plan how their children will be cared for should they relapse and be temporally unable to care for their children. The wellness part of the plan uses components of the Wellness Recovery Plan (WRAP) as designed by Mary Ellen Copeland. A wellness plan outlines what a person does everyday to be the healthiest they can be. The Ulysses Agreement is designed so that parents with the mental health concern can build a support team (professional & non-professional) that will meet the family?s needs during times of struggle therefore meeting the safety needs of children. This means that it reduces the need for child welfare organisation to become involved with the family. Ulysses Agreements can be designed for children, youth and adult needs as well. This particular agreement is designed to meet parent's needs. This document is meant to be a guide. A good Ulysses Agreement is always unique to the person developing it. Feel free to adapt and change it as you need.
Web:http://www.bcss.org/2009/12/programs/ulysses-agreement-planning-for-support/
Understanding Mental Illness
For teens who care about someone with a mental illness.
Web:http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4175185.
Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service ? Sons and Daughters initiative
There are a range of personal, emotional and crisis issues associated with growing up in a situation where a parent is affected by war or war-like service. In response to findings of the Vietnam Veterans Health Study (1998), the VVCS implemented a number of initiatives for sons and daughters of Vietnam veterans. Website includes information about the VVCS - Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service, a service founded by Vietnam veterans. [Australia]
Web:http://www.health.gov.au/internet/mentalhealth/publishing.nsf/Content/sons-and-daughters-1
VicHealth Research Report on Children at Risk in Families Affected by Parental Mental Illness
VicHealth commissioned this research to determine the extent and distribution of children and young people in families affected by parental mental illness. It is anticipated the findings of this investigation will assist in planning the development of a statewide approach to responding to the needs of these children and young people [Australia]
Web:http://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/en/Resource-Centre/Publications-and-Resources/Social-connection/Research-report-on-children-at-risk-in-families-affected-by-parental-mental-illness.aspx
Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework - For Children from Birth to Eight Years
A draft of the VEYLDF has been developed which builds out of the national Early Years Learning Framework (0-5) and is aligned with the Victorian Essential Learning Standards in the first years of school and includes transition to school. This draft is available for consultation, trail and validation from August to October 2009. The Victorian Framework was released in November 2009 for implementation in early years services and schools in 2010.
Web:http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/earlyyears/index.html
Wellbeing Resilience Action Planning (WRAP): A mental health promotion tool to increase wellbeing and resilience through preparedness and planning.
A mental health promotion tool to increase wellbeing and resilience through preparedness and planning.
Web:http://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/resourcefinder/index.php?c=listings&m=results&topic=67
What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety
This book encourages children to gradually overcome any out-of-perspective worries. For children aged 6-12 years. The book is intended to be worked through with an adult.
Web:http://www.apa.org/pubs/magination/441A314.aspx
What you always wanted to know about mental health legislation but were too afraid to ask! A Victorian perspective.
Chapter in: Children of Parents With Mental Illness. V. Cowling. 79-86.
Web:http://www.acer.edu.au/
When a parent has a mental illness
Did you know that there are lots of children who have a parent who might take medicine for feeling sad, getting very angry for no reason, not wanting to join in with things or saying and doing strange things? That may be because they have a mental illness. This video gives an idea of what might be going on for some and is aimed at young carers themselves. Young carers talk about their lives caring for a parent with mental illness. Narrated by Chineye, a young carer herself, the film also explains in a very simple and visual way how the brain works and what happens when things go wrong.
Web:http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mentalhealthinfoforall/youngpeople/caringforaparent.aspx
When Tough Stuff Happens: An Activity Book for Tough Times for 7-12 year olds (N.Z)
This is an activity book designed to be personalised by 7-12 year olds who are facing tough times in their lives. It helps children to find words and ways to express and process what's happening to them.
Web:http://www.skylight.org.nz/Shop/Skylight's+Publications?word=tough+stuff&filter=&sort=A-Z
Who are Young Carers?
YouTube presentation developed by a young carer.
Web:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ujwg73SjYOA
Why are you so sad? (USA)
When a parent has depression, children often feel sad and confused themselves. This interactive book can help by: - Explaining depression and its treatment in kid terms - Reassuring children that their parents can get better - Exploring the many feelings children usually have - Helping children understand and express their feelings - Providing practical tips for coping with a parent's depression - Showing children how they can feel better too
Web:http://www.apa.org/pubs/magination/4418366.aspx
Why Draw Genograms Anyway?
Genograms are an efficient way to obtain a history, can be used to promote therapist empathy and understanding. [US]
Web:http://www.washburn.edu/main/sas/social-work/FORMS/Genograms_70.pdf
Wise Mouse, The (U.K.)
A short book written for 5-11 year olds to help them understand what is happening to a family member who may be experiencing mental illness.
Web:http://www.youngminds.org.uk
Wishes and Worries
A story to help children understand a parent who drinks too much alcohol.
Web:http://www.camh.net/Publications/CAMH_Publications/wishes_worries_sellsheet.pdf
Wishing Wellness: A workbook for children of parents with mental illness (U.S.A)
For children who have a parent with severe, incapacitating disorders like psychosis, suicidal depression, extreme anxiety or those undergoing the most intensive forms of treatment, this workbook can help children process their thoughts, feelings, and experiences while learning more about their parent's illness. Useful for teachers and parents. Therapist?s Resource Guide also available. [US]
Web:http://www.maginationpress.com/441A313.html
Workforce capacity to respond to children whose parents have a mental illness
The first of the three objectives of this study was to identify the core barriers that impede adult mental health and other clinicians from working with consumers about parenting and child-related issues. The second and third objectives were to rate the importance of these barriers and to compare barriers for adult mental health workers with other workers. [Australia]
Web:http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1440-1614.2006.01865.x/full
Workforce Development Texts - Adolescence
Summary of relevant literature.
Web:http://www.copmi.net.au/jsp/resources/resource_wforce_adolescence.html
Workforce Development Texts - Child and Parent Perspectives
Summary of relevant literature.
Web:http://www.copmi.net.au/jsp/resources/resource_wforce_childparent.html
Workforce Development Texts - Child Protection
Summary of relevant literature.
Web:http://www.copmi.net.au/jsp/resources/resource_wforce_cp.html
Workforce Development Texts - Community Development
Summary of relevant literature.
Web:http://www.copmi.net.au/jsp/resources/resource_wforce_commty.html
Workforce Development Texts - General COPMI
Summary of relevant literature.
Web:http://www.copmi.net.au/jsp/resources/resource_wforce_gentext.html
Workforce Development Texts - Intervention
Summary of relevant literature.
Web:http://www.copmi.net.au/jsp/resources/resource_wforce_intervention.html
Workforce Development Texts - Perinatal
Summary of relevant literature.
Web:http://www.copmi.net.au/jsp/resources/resource_wforce_perinatal.html
Workforce Development Texts - Policy, Practice and Interagency Collaboration
Summary of relevant literature.
Web:http://www.copmi.net.au/jsp/resources/resource_wforce_policy.html
Workforce Development Texts - Prevalence and Impact
Summary of relevant literature.
Web:http://www.copmi.net.au/jsp/resources/resource_wforce_prevalence.html
Workforce Development Texts - Talking with Children and Young People
Summary of relevant literature.
Web:http://www.copmi.net.au/jsp/resources/resource_wforce_talk.html
Working Together to Support Disabled Parents
This resource guide explains how adults and children's services, along with other agencies, can develop local joint-working protocols to support families in which parents have additional needs related to physical and/or sensory impairments, learning disabilities, mental health, drug and alcohol-related problems or serious illnesses. It outlines the steps services must take to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate a local joint-working protocol and includes principles of good practice, policy and legislative framework and examples of case studies.
Web:http://www.scie.org.uk/
Working together with families and carers: Chief Psychiatrist's Guideline
The purpose of this Guideline is to provide AMHS with a framework in which to: - develop clinical practice standards - consider issues relevant to working with families and carers - establish expectations of mental health service clinicians in working with families and carers - clarify legislative and confidentiality provisions [Australia]
Web:http://www.health.vic.gov.au/mentalhealth/cpg/index.htm
Working with parents with mental illness. Fact sheet 2 - clinical interview prompt sheet.
Queensland Health is committed to promoting the protection, safety, health and wellbeing of children and young people who have a parent with a mental illness. Mental health clinicians are required to make decisions about how a consumer's mental illness affects their parenting role in order to provide improved services and attend to the legal and ethical responsibilities of their role as a health professional. The prompt questions outlined have been developed as a guide for use by mental health workers if they are unsure of the types of questions to ask a parent with a mental illness. It should be noted that these questions have been developed as a guide only and are not to be used as a structured interview. This fact sheet should be read in conjunction with the Queensland Health guidelines 'Working with parents with mental illness - guidelines for mental health clinicians'. <a href='http://www.health.qld.gov.au/qhpolicy/docs/gdl/qh-gld-310-1.pdf'>http://www.health.qld.gov.au/qhpolicy/docs/gdl/qh-gld-310-1.pdf</a>
Web:http://www.health.qld.gov.au/qhpolicy/docs/pol/qh-fs-301-1-2.pdf
Working with parents with mental illness. Fact sheet 1 - overview of guidelines.
The aim of these guidelines is to: -provide a framework for the ongoing consideration of risk and protective factors in relation to any child protection concerns. - assist in identification of support needs for the parent/carer in relation to their parenting role. - assist in identification of the support needs of the children regarding their parent's /carer's mental illness.
Web:http://www.health.qld.gov.au/qhpolicy/docs/pol/qh-fs-310-1-3.pdf
Working with parents with mental illness. Fact sheet 3 -risk protective factors.
Phase and pattern of mental illness and co-morbidities - the type, length, duration, persistence, frequency & acuity of symptoms of mental illness should all be considered when assessing the impact of mental illness on parenting. The parent, child, extended family and community experience of, and knowledge about, mental illness are also important to understand and evaluate. Other mental or physical health problems or disabilities experienced by parent or child should be carefully considered. Children of parents with co-existing mental health and substance use problems(dual diagnosis) need to be identified as they are a particularly vulnerable group in need of additional support.
Web:http://www.health.qld.gov.au/qhpolicy/docs/pol/qh-fs-310-1-1.pdf
Wow! I'm a Dad! the most important job I'll ever have.
The booklet provides practical advice and solutions to common issues faced by first time fathers, and addresses the psychological, emotional and physical changes experienced by first time fathers during the second and third trimester of pregnancy and first few weeks post birth.
Web:http://www.menshealthaustralia.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=285&Itemid=96
YAPA
Youth Action and Policy Network - New South Wales. A website which provides information for youth and workers about a broad range of issues. [Australia]
Web:http://www.yapa.org.au/index.php
You Can Ask! Guide for Parents and Caregivers
You Can Ask! offers ideas for helping 3 to 8 year-old children build important social and emotional skills as well as cope with whatever comes their way. Troubling and uncertain times have an emotional impact on adults as well as children. These tips can help you and your child face and talk about unsettling events.
Web:http://www.sesameworkshop.org/cms_services/services?action=download&uid=ef61f547-8d40-4cd9-86bd-9e1100c9085a
You're Not Alone
A SANE guide to mental illness for children Can be ordered by website or phone.
Web:http://www.sane.org
Young Carers
Here you will find important information and contacts, along with opportunities to express your opinions and provide feedback. There is an online young carers plan to complete and keep on hand in case of an emergency, and there are games for when you feel like chilling out for a while.
Web:http://www.youngcarersnsw.asn.au/
Young Carers Newsletter
For young carers, their families and interested others. Published quarterly.
Web:http://www.carersnsw.asn.au
Young Carers W.A.
This website provides information and advice for Young Carers on looking after yourself, coping with school and your caring role, supports you can access and much more! Plus, keep up to date with news and events that you can get involved in at Carers WA and have your say about how it feels to be a Young Carer. This website also offers relevant information for teachers about supporting Young Carers in the school system.
Web:http://www.youngcarerswa.asn.au/
YoungMinds (UK)
Includes downloadable information for young people entitled 'Mental Illness In Your Family'.
Web:http://www.dawsonmarketing.co.uk/youngminds/shop/prod_view.asp?stockid=B04
Zero To Three
This website provides interactive health, development and education information for parents and early childhood educators. [Australia]
Web:http://www.zerotothree.org/site/PageServer
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