Links-Full List A Resource Guide on Parenting for People with Disability in NSW This website includes Quick Find Service List, Pathways to Parenthood in book, CD and braille formats, as well as Resource Guides on Planning for Pregnancy, equipment and adapted aides for pregnancy, support and information for early years (8-10 years), advocacy services, etc. Web:http://www.femability.org.au/parenting_with_disability.htm A Terrible Thing Happened 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.maginationpress.com Addressing the needs of children of parents with mental illness: current approaches Contemporary Nurse, 18, 67-80. Is a review of the literature and recommendations for nursing practice for COPMI and families Web:http://www.contemporarynurse.com/archives/vol/18/issue/1-2/advances-in-contemporary-child-and-family ADGP YOUTH ALLIANCE Web:http://ndya.adgp.com.au/ 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 AUSEINET (Australian Network for Promotion, Prevention and Early Intervention for Mental Health) The key focus of the Australian Network for Promotion, Prevention and Early Intervention for Mental Health (Auseinet) is to assist a range of sectors to implement mental health promotion and illness prevention approaches in their respective settings. Web:http://www.auseinet.com 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 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/publications/books/rcpp/1904671101.aspx Better Ways to Better Days A booklet designed for young people whose parent of 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 - the national depression initiative Ybblue's all about getting the message out there that it's okay to talk about depression, and to encourage young people and their family and friends to get help when it's needed. Web:http://www.ybblue.com.au/ Big and Me Big and Small are machines that work together as a team. ?But some days Big goes a bit wobbly, and I get a lot 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. Web:http://www.fordstreetpublishing.com/ Big Red Book: A Directory and Handbook for People who work with Young People in the ACT (Version 3) 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/public/Projects/BRB.html 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? 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 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 AUSTRALIA Free Call 1800 242 636 for a contact in your State Web:http://www.carersaustralia.com.au Caring Around The Clock Booklet with information and support for young people. This publication is an illustrated 16-page booklet designed to help young carers cope with the pressure they face. Web:http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/campaigns/pinc/ 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 Care Plan An example child Care Plan can be found on the COMIC website Web:http://www.howstat.com/comic 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 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 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 COMIC (Children of Mentally Ill Consumers) COMIC is comprised of a group of adults who share a common interest for children of parents with a mental illness. The group shares a common perception of the past failure by the mental health services to acknowledge and support them as children with special needs and assistance. Web:http://www.howstat.com/comic CROSSING BRIDGES Workforce development for professionals. Training Resources for working with Mentally Ill Parents and Their Children Web:http://www.pavpub.com/pavpub/trainingmaterials Crossing bridges: Training resources for working with mentally ill parents and their children. Reader for managers, practitioners and trainers. Web:http://www.pavpub.com/pavpub/home/index.asp Crossing Bridges: Training resources for working with mentally ill parents and their children. Trainer. Web:http://www.pavpub.com/pavpub/home/index.asp Decision Making in Care and Protection: The expert assessment. Journal article Web:http://www.auseinet.com/journal/vol1iss2/Lennings.pdf. 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.community.nsw.gov.au/html/news_publications/dual_diagnosis.htm 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 Evaluation of the Mental Health Liaison Project A report evaluating the Mental Health Liaison Project, where an experienced mental health nurse works within the intake and assessment team of a state child protection service district office. The mental health nurse assists with the assessment of parents and mobilisation of services according to a family's level of need. The report highlights what worked well and the benefits it offered to clients. The report also gives recommendations about how the project could be developed in the future to offer effective support to parents with a mental illness. Web:http://www.unisa.edu.au/childprotection/publications.asp 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 that have Alcohol and Mental Health Problems Workforce development for professionals A template for partnership working. Web:http://www.scie.org.uk/publications/results.asp?pubType=Resource%20guide Family Separation - A Guide for Teens Family Separation - A Guide for Teens Web:http://www.youth.csa.gov.au/ 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 Fatal Assault of Children and Young People. Article Web:http://www.kids.nsw.gov.au/publications/order.html 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 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 childhood spent in orphanages or Homes - the 'Forgotten Asutralians'. Web:http://www.forgottenaustralians.org.au/ Hard Words (Video and Booklet) Aims to raise awareness about the issues facing children who have a parent with a mental illness. Web:http://www.arafemi.org.au 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 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/ 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/about/ 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 realized. (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 Inside a Family Under Pressure: The impact of parental mental illness on the family. This document was initially prepared as a 'take away' booklet to supplement and resource workers from across sectors participating in a training workshop 'Working with families under pressure - the impact of mental illness on the family'. This activity was part of Ruah COPMI (Children of Parents with Mental Illness) project funded by the Commonwealth Department of Family and Community Services This document is offered as a way of assisting workers' understanding and awareness of the ways in which mental illness may affect each individual in the family, particularly children, and the family as a whole. Although we are confident that it will be useful to the reader it is not able to capture or replace the experiences offered in a workshop. Web:www.ruah.com.au Invisible Children's Project (USA) Includes project overview and information re the Invisible Children's project. Web:http://www.nmha.org/children/invisible.cfm It's About You Too! A guide for children who have a parent with a mental illness A publication for children (especially those aged between 8-10) who have a parent with a mental illness. Web:http://www.nsfscot.org.uk IT'S ALL RIGHT A SANE website for young people with family or friends affected by mental illness. Web:http://www.itsallright.org It's only 1/100th me' Stories of 6 People Challenging Stigma and Discrimination Surrounding Mental Illness. Challenging Stigma and Discrimination 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 the impacts of these. The DVD also describes experiences of inclusion and the importance of being accepted and valued. Go to www.nswcag.org.au and click on 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 ycotton@nswcag.org.au. Web:http://www.mentalhealth.asn.au/members/nswcag/index.htm ITSALLRIGHT A SANE website for young people with family or friends affected by mental illness. 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 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 Kids Help Line Web:http://www.kidshelp.com.au 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/deliver/content.asp?pid=6953 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 MAKEANOISE Taking real steps to prevent suicide requires a whole of community approach. It must draw on the expertise of health professionals, but more importantly will develop a partnership with key agencies and the community. Web:http://www.makeanoise.ysp.org.au Making Time to Talk Advice for parents with mental illness. Sharing good parenting practice methods and and explanation on how children may think or feel. Web:http://www.nsfscot.org.uk Matthew Heath A short Australian documentary film. In his own words Matthew tells of the challenges his family has faced in coming to terms with his father's mental illness. Web:http://www.hopeawards.com.au 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, A resource for workers. 2002, Australian Program Evaluations/Reports Web:http://www.whs.sa.gov.au Mental Health and Changing Families Conference presentation Web:http://www.aifs.gov.au/institute/afrc8/papers.html MENTAL HEALTH CARER'S website (UK) Web:http://www.mentalhealthcare.org.uk/ 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.nice.org.uk/guidance/CG45/publicinfo/pdf/English/download.dspx MIND MATTERS A resource and professional development program to support Australian secondary schools in promoting and protecting the social and emotional wellbeing of members of school communities. Includes information on enhancing resilience. Web:http://www.curriculum.edu.au/mindmatters Multicultural Mental Health Australia Web:http://www.mmha.org.au 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 Need to Know A guide for young people (11-14 years)who have a parent with mental illness Web:http://www.nsfscot.org.uk 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 in 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:www.ruah.com.au 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 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/drugservices/pubs/parenting-support.htm#intro 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 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/resources/HCN1468_KitesSFactSheetsFIN.pdf 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/new/index.htm PATS (Paying Attention To Self) This is the website of a group program for young people aged 12 - 18 in Victoria who have a parent with mental health problems. Web:http://www.rch.org.au/pats/ Primary Schools: A venue for mental health/illness promotion: A pilot project. Australian and New Zealand The MHS Conference Proceedings Web:http://www.themhs.org/p.aspx?n=BCDDV-UQCKM-PICVO-JFRHB-OLWTJ 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/Content.aspx?topicID=222 QUEENSLAND PARENTLINE Web:http://www.parentline.com.au/ Raising Children website (Australia) The Australian parenting website. The 'parents like me' section includes information for parents with a mental illness and the site also includes information about local support services and general information for parents. 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.youngcarer.com.au 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 Reach Out! 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 in a format that appeals to young people. Web:http://www.reachout.asn.au/home.asp REACHOUT Reach Out! 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 in a format that appeals to young people. Web:http://www.reachout.asn.au/ 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 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/yc 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 SANE HELPLINE Established in 1998, the SANE Helpline provides information about symptoms, treatments, medications, where to go for support and help for carers. 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 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 WSchool 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 Someone in My Family Has a Mental Illness '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 Something Has Happened: An activity book for young people 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 STENGTHENING FAMILIES Fact Sheets Downloadable fact sheets 'When a parent has a mental illness' Web:http://www.nmha.org/infoctr/factsheets/index.cfm 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/ 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.nmha.org/infoctr/factsheets/index.cfm 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 Our Family This Kit contains a letter to the parent from the Adult Children, a 'Care Plan', a sample letter to the school, a checklist, a list of resources, information for mental health care workers, important telephone numbers and a feedback sheet. Web:http://www.howstat.com/comic SUPPORTING OUR FAMILY KIT Includes Child's Care Plan, Sample Letter for school, Consumer/ family Checklist, Resource List. A Western Australian version of this package is available from the WA Office of Mental Health website, Resources section http://www.mental.health.wa.gov.au/one/aboutus_resources.asp Web:http://www.howstat.com/comic 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. Web:http://www.howstat.com/comic The 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 The Blue Polar Bear 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.community.nsw.gov.au/html/news_publications/dual_diagnosis.htm The Coloured Kit: Young Person's Section This kit has been made to help young people and their families feel better prepared in a crisis. There are four parts to The Coloured Kit: The Introduction, Getting Support, My Care Plan and The Getting Info & Keeping In Touch Sections. There is also a separate booklet called Support Services and Resources that has information about services for young people and families in Canberra and a list of websites and other resources. Web:http://www.youthcoalition.net/documents/index.php?dir=projects%2FColoured+Kit%2FYPBooklet%2F The Developing World of the Child: Resource pack 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 The 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 THE SANE CD-ROM GUIDE TO PSYCHOSIS Web:http://www.sane.org The Wise Mouse 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 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/index.asp Understanding Mental Illness For teens who care about someone with a mental illness. Web:http://www.amazon.com VicCHAMPS The CHAMPS project in Victoria Australia has developed this website for children in the 5 - 12 year age group who have an adult family member with mental illness. Web:http://www.easternhealth.org.au/champs/ W.A. Child Care Plan A Western Australian version of the COMIC package is availablefrom the WA Office of Mental Health website. Web:http://www.mental.health.wa.gov.au/one/aboutus_resources.asp 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.maginationpress.com 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 Tough Stuff Happens: An Activity Book for Tough Times for 7-12 year olds 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 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 'A therapeutic tool for children who have a parent with a major mental illness' This is not intended to be used as a journal for children to complete in isolation but as part of therapeutic interaction on a group or individual basis. An associated Therapist Resource Guide is also available to download from the magination press site. Web:http://www.maginationpress.com/441A313.html 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, monitoring 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/ 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://menshealth.uws.edu.au/resources.html 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:www.youngcarers.net.au Young Carers Newsletter For young carers, their families and interested others. Published quarterly. Web:http://www.carersnsw.asn.au YoungMinds (UK) Includes downloadable information for young people entitled 'Mental Illness In Your Family'. Web:http://www.youngminds.org.uk/publications/all-publications/mental-illness-in-your-family/file |
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