Resources for Health and Community Workers

Book/s

Website/Online

Helpline/s

Package/Kits

Factsheet/Pamphlets

Newsletter/s

CD/DVD/Videos

Care Plans

Other Literature

Book/s

About Mental Illness: A booklet for 13-16 year olds.    
A booklet for 13-16 year olds.
Available via: Postal Address
Association of Relatives & Friends of the Mentally Ill (ARAFMI)
275 Stirling Street Perth 6000 Email:  arafmihunter@exe.ail.com.au

Best for Me and My Baby: Managing mental health during pregnancy and early parenthood.   COPMI  
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.
Available via: Web
COPMI
Web:http://www.copmi.net.au

Better Ways to Better Days   Town of Rockingham and City of Kwinana (Western Australia)  
A booklet designed for young people whose parent of carer has a mental health and/or drug and alcohol problem.
Available via: Phone
Town of Kwinana, Community Development Officer or City of Rockingham, Coordinator Youth Services
 9439 0206/ 9528 0333
Web:http://www.copmi.net.au/jsp/resources/files/bet_way_bet_day.pdf

Carers guide to information sharing with mental health clinicians: Communicating for better outcomes     2007
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]
Available via: Web
Mental health Division
Web:http://www.chiefpsychiatrist.health.wa.gov.au/docs/guides/Carers_Guide_Information_Sharing.pdf

Child Protection and Mental Health Services: Interprofessional responses to the needs of mothers   Stanley, N., Penhale, B. et al   2003
This book examines interprofessional work with families where mothers have mental health problems and there are also child protection issues. (UK)
Available via: Bookstore/Retail
Web:http://www.copmi.net.au/common/book_reviews.html

Children of Parents with Mental Illness   Vicki Cowling   1999
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.

Available via: Email
ACER Press
347 Camberwell Rd Camberwell 3124  (03) 9835 7447
Email:  sales@acer.edu.au
Web:http://www.acer.edu.au

Children of Parents with Mental Illness 2: Personal and Clinical Perspectives   Vicki Cowling   2004
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.
Available via: Phone
Australian Council of Educational Research (ACER)
 (03) 9277 5656
Web:http://www.acerpress.com.au
Review available from: COPMI site

Children of Parents with Mental Illness, and Child Protection: Recent Evidence   Graham Martin  
Presentation to Child Safety Services, Department of Communities (Qld). [Australia]
Available via: Web
Web:http://www.childsafety.qld.gov.au/research/documents/children-of-parents-with-mental-illness.pdf

Children of parents with mental illnesses.   Nicholson, J., Cooper, J., Freed, R., & Isaacs, M.   2008
Chapter in 'Family influences on childhood behavior and development'. Gullotta, T.P. & Blau, G. (Eds.). New York: Routledge.
Available via: Bookstore/Retail

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]
Available via: Web
Mental health Division
Web:http://www.chiefpsychiatrist.health.wa.gov.au/docs/guides/Communicating_with_Carers_and_Families.pdf

Families where a parent has a mental illness: A service development strategy    
Developed by the Victorian Government Department of Human Services. The overall aim of the FaPMI Strategy is to reduce the impact of parental mental illness on all family members through timely, coordinated, preventative and supportive action. This, in turn, would deliver greater opportunities and more positive outcomes for all family members. The priority is on better understanding the needs of families where a parent has a mental illness and the associated risks for all family members, including children. To this end, the FaPMI Strategy is aimed at assisting services to develop more coordinated and effective approaches to address the heightened risk burden of families. It has a particular interest in promoting the inclusion of those not currently accessing supports.
Available via: Web
Victorian Government Department of Human Services, FaPMI
Web:http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/health/mentalhealth/families/families.pdf

Family Minded: supporting children in families affected by mental illness     2008
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.
Available via: Web
Bernados
Web:http://www.barnardos.org.uk/family_minded_report.pdf

Flying Dream (The)   Samantha Tidy & illustrated by Connah Brecon  
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).
Available via: Web
NSW Department of Community Services (DoCS)
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   Alliance for Forgotten Australians   2008
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'.
Available via: Web
Alliance for Forgotten Australians
Suite 3, 7 National Circuit  Barton, ACT  2600  02 6273 4885
Web:http://www.forgottenaustralians.org.au/

Hearing the silent need: Assessing children who have a parent with a serious mental illness.   Sivec, H.J., Waehler, C.A., Masterson, P.J., & Pearson, B.L.   2007
In S. Smith, & L. Handler (Eds.), The Clinical Assessment of Children and Adolescents: A practitioner?s guide. Mahwah, NJ: Earlbaum.
Available via: Bookstore/Retail

Improving opportunities and outcomes for parents with mental health needs and their children    
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.
Available via: Web
Bernados
Web:http://www.barnardos.org.uk/action16_report_final_2__1_5_09-2.pdf

Infants of parents with mental illness: Developmental, clinical, cultural and personal perspectives.   Sved Williams, A. & Cowling, V. (Eds)   2008
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.
Available via: Web
Australian Academic Press
 07 3257 1176
Email:  mailto:aap@australianacademicpress.com.au
Web:http://www.australianacademicpress.com.au/Publications/Books/4-921513039.html

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]
Available via: Web
NIMHE & National Institute for Mental Health in England
Web:http://www.meridenfamilyprogramme.com/documents/research/Interfaces_Project_Report.pdf

It's About You Too! A guide for children who have a parent with a mental illness   National Schizophrenia Fellowship (Scotland)   2004
A publication for children (especially those aged between 8-10) who have a parent with a mental illness.
Available via: Web
National Schizophrenia Fellowship (Scotland)
Claremont House, 130 East Claremont Street Edinburgh  EH7 4LB  0131 557 8969
Email:  info@nsfscot.org.uk
Web:http://www.nsfscot.org.uk

Joint Working Protocol: Safeguarding children whose parents/carers use drugs/alcohol or have mental health needs     2008
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]
Available via: Web
Hampshire County Council
Web:http://www.youngcarer.com/pdfs/Hampshire%20Joint%20Working%20Protocol.pdf

Journeys with the Black Dog: Inspirational stories of bringing depression to heel   Edited by: Tessa Wigney, Kerrie Eyers & Gordon Parker   2007
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.
Available via: Bookstore/Retail
Web:http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/media/newsdesk/documents/ReviewsofJourneyswiththeBlackDog.pdf

Keeping the Family In Mind: a briefing on young carers whose parents have mental health problems    
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]
Available via: Web
Bernados
Web:http://www.barnardos.org.uk//keeping_the_family_in_mind.pdf

Mark's Mum is Depressed   National Family Association Promoting Mental Health in Tampere, Finland   2003
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.
Available via: Email
The National Family Association for Promoting Health in Tampere
Hämeenkatu 25 A 33200  Tampere, Finland  Web:http://omaiset-tampere.fi/

Mia's Dad is Strange   National Family Association Promoting Mental Health in Tampere, Finland   2003
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.
Available via: Email
The National Family Association for Promoting Health in Tampere
Hämeenkatu 25 A 33200  Tampere, Finland  Web:http://omaiset-tampere.fi/

National Practice Standards for the Mental Health Workforce     2002
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]
Available via: Web
NMHETAG (National Mental Health Education and Training Advisory Group)
Web:http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/2ED5E3CD955D5FAACA25722F007B402C/$File/workstds.pdf

Out of the Shadows: Daughters growing up with a 'mad' mother   Catherine Camden Pratt   2006
This Australian book brings together eleven women, including the author, who tell their stories of living with a mentally ill mother.
Available via: Bookstore/Retail
Web:http://www.copmi.net.au/common/book_reviews.html
Review available from: COPMI site

Parental Mental Health Vulnerability     2007
Practice Resource
Available via: Web
Web:http://www.community.nsw.gov.au/docswr/_assets/main/documents/brighterfutures_mentalhealth.pdf

Parenting   Nicholson, J. & Miller, L.J   2008
Chapter in 'Clinical Handbook of Schizophrenia' (Mueser & Jeste, Eds.) New York: The Guildford Press.
Available via: Bookstore/Retail

Parents in Hospital: How mental health services can best promote family contact when a parent is in hospital     2007
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.
Available via: Web
Bernados
Web:http://www.barnardos.org.uk/parents_in_hospital_july_2007.pdf

Piecing The Puzzle Together: Raising young people when mental illness is part of your life   COPMI   2009
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.

Available via: Web
Web:http://www.copmi.net.au/

Results of the Give Childhood a Chance project in 2002-2006   Hannu Alastalo and Kaisa Nyberg  
Report of the Give Childhood a Chance project - Tampere, Finland (Alastalo & Nyberg). [Finland]
Available via: Web
Web:http://www.omaiset-tampere.fi/pdf/Results%20of%20the%20Give%20Childhood%20a%20Chance.pdf

SHRINK-RAP Press Books - Various Titles   SHRINK - RAP Press Books  
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.
Available via: Web
Web:http://www.shrinkrap.com.au

Someone in My Family Has a Mental Illness   Lyne Brindamour and The Family Services of the North Shore, B.C.   2000
'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.
Available via: Web
The Family Services of the North Shore, British Columbia, Canada
Web:http://www.parentalmentalillness.org

Studies in the Assessment of Parenting   Eds: Peter Reder, Sylvia Duncan and Clare Lucey   2003
Brings together ackowledged experts who explore the complexities in parenting assessments and engaging parents in ongoing therapy and development. Key themes in this comprehensive guide include a practical approach and considering the child's perpective whilst assessing parents.
Available via: Bookstore/Retail

Supporting Families with Parental Mental Illness   British Columbia Schizophrenia Society   2002
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'.

Available via: Web
British Columbia Schizophrenia Society
Web:http://www.parentalmentalillness.org

Supporting Families With Parental Mental Illness: A community education and development workshop     2002
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]
Available via: Web
Supporting Families with Parental Mental Illness Provincial Working Group, Government of British Columbia
Web:http://www.bcss.org/2001/06/resources/health-professionals/professional-development/supporting-families-with-parental-mental-illness-a-community-education-and-development-manual/

Wishing Wellness: A Workbook for Children of Parents with Mental Illness   Lisa Anne Clarke   2006
'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.
Available via: Web
American Psychological Association Magination Press
Web:http://www.maginationpress.com/441A313.html
Review available from: http://www.maginationpress.com/441A313.html#reviews

Working Together to Support Disabled Parents   Jenny Morris and Michele Wates: Social Care Institute for Excellence, UK   2007
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.
Available via: Web
Social Care Institiute for Excellence (UK)
Web:http://www.scie.org.uk/

Wow! I'm a Dad! the most important job I'll ever have.   Developed by: South Western Sydney Area Health Service, Tresilian, Karitane and Northern Sydney and Central Coast Men's Health Unit   2005
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.
Available via: Web
Web:http://menshealth.uws.edu.au/resources.html

Website/Online

A Resource Guide on Parenting for People with Disability in NSW  2007
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.

Available via: Web
Independent Living Centre NSW
40 Albion Street, NSW, Australia Harris Park 2150  1800 629 072
Email:  women@mdaa.org.au
Web:http://www.ilcnsw.asn.au/items/8028

ADGP YOUTH ALLIANCE  
ADGP Youth Alliance
Available via: Web
Web:http://www.agpn.com.au/site/index.cfm

AICAFMHA  
Actively promoting the mental health and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and their families/carers.

Available via: Web
AICAFMHA
Web:http://www.aicafmha.net.au/

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]
Available via: Web
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Web:http://www.aacap.org/cs/root/facts_for_families/normal_adolescent_development_part_i

ARAFMI  2008
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]
Available via: Web
ARAFMI
Email:  admin@arafemi.org.au
Web:http://www.arafemi.org.au/

Association For The Welfare Of Child Health  
Addresses the psychological needs of children, young people and their families. [Australia]
Available via: Web
AWCH (Association For The Welfare Of Child Health )
Web:http://www.awch.org.au/

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.

Available via: Web
Email:  attachmentresources@ozemail.com.au
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.

Available via: Web
Email:  info@breastfeeding.asn.au
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.
Available via: Web
Australian Child & Adolescent Trauma, Loss & Grief Network (ACATLGN)
Centre for Mental Health Research, Australian National University Canberra  Email:  earlytraumagrief@anu.edu.au
Web:http://www.earlytraumagrief.anu.edu.au/

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.
Available via: Web
British Columbia
Web:http://www.bcmhas.ca/default.htm

BEYONDBLUE - the national depression initiative  
BB'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.

Available via: Web
Web:http://www.ybblue.com.au/

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.
Available via: Please Select
The Black Dog Institute
Email:  blackdog@blackdog.org.au
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]
Available via: Web
Email:  bluepages@anu.edu.au
Web:http://www.bluepages.anu.edu.au/

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]
Available via: Web
Web:http://www.community.nsw.gov.au/for_agencies_that_work_with_us/early_intervention_services.html

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.

Available via: Web
 1800 242 636
Web:http://www.carersaustralia.com.au

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]
Available via: Web
CRRMH(Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health)
Email:  helen.turnbull@gwahs.health.nsw.gov.au
Web:http://www.crrmh.com.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]
Available via: Web
Changing Minds
Web:http://www.changingminds.org.au/home.php

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.
Available via: Web
COMIC (Children of Mentally Ill Consumers)
Email:  comic.admin@bigpond.com
Web:http://www.howstat.com/comic

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
Available via: Web
COMIC WA
Web:http://www.comicwa.org/

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.
Available via: Web
MHASP (Mental Health Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania)
Email:  kids@mhasp.org
Web:http://www.mhasp.org/coping/

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.
Available via: Web
Web:http://www.childrensa.sa.gov.au/index.html

Critical Issues for Parents with Mental Illness and their Families  2001
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.
Available via: Web
SAMHSA
Web:http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/ken-01-0109/default.asp

Department of Health and Ageing (DoHA)  
This site contains an A?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.
Available via: Please Select
Department of Health and Ageing (DoHA)
Web:http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/Home

DepressioNet  
At DepressioNet you will find a comprehensive 24/7 resource of information, help and peer support for those touched by depression.
Available via: Web
Web: http://www.depressionet.com.au/

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.
Available via: Web
National institute for Health and Welfare
Email:  info@thl.fi
Web:http://info.stakes.fi/toimivaperhe/EN/background/background.htm

Evaluation of the Mental Health Liaison Project  2007
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.
Available via: Web
Australian Centre for Child Protection, University of South Australia
Web:http://www.unisa.edu.au/childprotection/publications.asp

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.

Available via: Web
Web:http://www.easternhealth.org.au/

Families where a parent has a mental illness: Service development strategy  2007
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.
Available via: Web
The Families where a Parent has a Mental Illness (FaPMI)
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]
Available via: Web
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.
Available via: Web
Family Connections - Children's Hospital Boston
Web:http://www.childrenshospital.org/clinicalservices/Site2684/mainpageS2684P9.html

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]
Available via: Please Select
The Fatherhood Institute
Email:  mail@fatherhoodinstitute.org
Web:http://www.fatherhoodinstitute.org/

Foundations  2010
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.
Available via: Web
 (02) 4924 6941
Email:  Ellen.Newman@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au
Web:http://www.himh.org.au/site/index.cfm?display=159592

HEADROOM  
Site for young people 12-18 years, 6-12 years, parents and professionals regarding child and adolescent mental health.

Available via: Web
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]
Available via: Web
Headspace
Web:http://www.headspace.org.au/

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.
Available via: Please Select
BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information?
Email:  bcpartners@heretohelp.bc.ca
Web:http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/

International Young Carer Programs Directory  2010
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.
Available via: Web
Web:http://www.waamh.org.au/latestNews.cfm?mode=fullStory&newsArticleID=154

Invisible Children's Project (USA)  
Includes project overview and information re the Invisible Children's project.
Available via: Web
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]
Available via: Web
Email:  EnquiryCentre@newcastle.edu.au
Web:http://www.newcastle.edu.au/research-centre/fac/research/fathers/involving-fathers/

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]
Available via: Web
Itsallright
Email:  info@itsallright.org
Web:http://www.itsallright.org/

Justlook  2010
Lifeline's database of where to go for help. [Australia]
Available via: Web
Lifeline
Web:http://www.justlook.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]
Available via: Web
KOPING
Web:http://www.health.qld.gov.au/rch/professionals/cymhs_early_interv.asp#akpis

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.
Available via: Please Select
The Mental Health Foundation
Email:  mhf@mhf.org.uk 
Web:http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/

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.
Available via: Web
Web:http://www.mentalhealth.gov.au

Mental Health Carers ARAFMI Australia  
An agency dedicated to the provision of support for families, carers and friends with mental health issues.
Available via: Web
ARAFMI
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]
Available via: Web
MHCA
Web:http://www.mhca.org.au/

Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand  
Provides useful links to websites, factsheets and online bibliographies. [New Zealand]
Available via: Web
Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand
Web:http://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/page/199-Parents-with-a-Mental-Illness

Mental health problems during pregnancy and after giving birth  2007
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.
Available via: Web
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (UK)
Web:http://www.penninecare.nhs.uk/service-users-and-carers/your-mental-health/

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).
Available via: Please Select
Mind: For better mental health
Email:  contact@mind.org.uk
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.
Available via: Web
Web:http://www.mindmatters.edu.au/default.asp

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.
Available via: Web
Web:http://www.mmha.org.au/

mychild  
Mychild is an initiative of the Australian Government. This site is for families, parents and carers and provides access to important health, early learning, child care and parenting support information. Also includes summaries of the roles and responsibilities of various early childhood government departments or agencies - http://www.mychild.gov.au/about.htm
Available via: Please Select
Mychild
Web:http://www.mychild.gov.au/

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.

Available via: Web
Web:http://www.mychild.gov.au

National Mental Health Plan 2003 -2008  2003
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]
Available via: Web
Australian Health Ministers, Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing
Web:http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/mental-pubs-n-plan03

National Schizophrenia Fellowship (NSF) - Scotland  
The National Schizophrenia Fellowship 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]
Available via: Please Select
National Schizophrenia Fellowship (NSF)
Email:  info@nsfscot.org.uk
Web:http://www.nsfscot.org.uk/

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?.
Available via: Please Select
Parental Mental Health and Child Welfare Network
Email:  spn@scie.org.uk
Web:http://www.pmhcwn.org.uk/

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]
Available via: Web
Parenting SA
Web:http://www.parenting.sa.gov.au/pegs/

Parenting Well (USA)  
Includes resources for families and service providers on the topic of parenting and mental illness.
Available via: Web
Web:http://www.parentingwell.org/

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.
Available via: Web
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]
Available via: Web
Web:http://www.rip.org.uk/

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]
Available via: Web
SCIE (Social care Insitute for Excellence)
Email:  info@scie.org.uk
Web:http://www.scie.org.uk/publications/elearning/poverty/index.asp

Strong Bonds  
Building Family Connections- provides information about adolescent development and families for families and youth workers. [Australia]
Available via: Web
Email:  info@strongbonds.jss.org.au
Web:http://www.strongbonds.jss.org.au/reasons/development.html

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.
Available via: Please Select
Supporting Parents with Mental Illness or Problematic Substance Use.
Web:http://www.parentalmentalillness.org/index.html

Talking To Kids About Mental Illnesses  
This website also provides a large range of other ?Facts for Families? factsheets. [US]
Available via: Web
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Web:http://www.aacap.org/cs/root/facts_for_families/talking_to_kids_about_mental_illnesses

UK Parental Mental Health and Child Welfare Network Website  2007
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.
Available via: Web
Web:http://www.pmhcwn.org.uk/index.asp

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]
Available via: Web
Web:http://www.health.gov.au/internet/mentalhealth/publishing.nsf/Content/sons-and-daughters-1

Who are Young Carers?  2010
YouTube presentation developed by a young carer.
Available via: Web
Web:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ujwg73SjYOA

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]
Available via: Web
Youth Action and Policy Network - New South Wales (YAPA)
Email:  info@yapa.org.au
Web:http://www.yapa.org.au/index.php

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.

Available via: Web
Web:http://www.youngcarersnsw.asn.au/

YoungMinds (UK)  
Includes downloadable information for young people entitled 'Mental Illness In Your Family'.
Available via: Email
Web:http://www.youngminds.org.uk/publications/all-publications/mental-illness-in-your-family/file

Zero To Three  2009
This website provides interactive health, development and education information for parents and early childhood educators. [Australia]
Available via: Web
ZERO TO THREE: National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families.
Web:http://www.zerotothree.org/site/PageServer

Package/Kits

Big Red Book: A Directory and Handbook for People who work with Young People in the ACT (Version 3)  2008
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.


Available via: Web
Web:http://www.youthcoalition.net/public/Projects/BRB.html

Developing World of the Child: Resource Pack, The  2007
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.
Available via: Web
NSPCC Publications
Weston House, 42 Curtain Rd.  London EC2A 3NH  Web:http://www.nspcc.org.uk/inform

Dual Diagnosis Support Kit  2006
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.

Available via: Web
 (02) 9716 2356
Web:http://www.nscchealth.nsw.gov.au/carersupport/fami/ddkit/default.shtml

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]
Available via: Web
SANE Australia
Email:   info@sane.org
Web:http://www.sane.org/page,shop.product_details/flypage,flypage.tpl/product_id,17/category_id,15/option,com_virtuemart/Itemid,363.html

Family to Family  2009
Ruah Community Services and COMIC WA have launched a series of booklets called 'Family to Family - telling it like it is'. This series of booklets was produced by a group of consumers and carers reflecting on their experiences of managing family life and raising children whilst managing the affects of mental illness, in collaboration with Ruah Community Services.
There are five booklets in the series:
- Our stories
- Children and parenting
- Families and recovery
- Going to hospital
- Working things out as a family

The booklets can be found on the Ruah website in the 'Latest news' link.

To enquire about ordering the booklets email perspectives@ruah.com.au with ?booklets? in the subject line.
Available via: Web
Ruah Community Services and COMIC WA
Web:http://www.ruah.com.au

Healthy Babies for Mothers with Serious Mental Illness: A case management framework for mental health clinicians  2008
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
Available via: Web
North Metropolitan Area Health Service (NMAHS)
Web:http://www.nmahsmh.health.wa.gov.au/about/

HeretoHelp  2009
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.
Available via: Web
HeretoHelp (a project of the BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information)
Web:http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/publications/toolkits

How You Can Help. A Toolkit For Families  2004
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]
Available via: Web
BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information
Web:http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/skills/supporting-family/family-toolkit

Keeping the Family In Mind Resource Pack  2003
Research report
Video "telling It Like It Is'
Evaluation of the Family Room
Young Carers Mental health Resource Pack
10 messages from Young Carers
Available via: Email
Barnado's Action with Young Carers
24 Colquitt St Liverpool (UK) L1 4DE Email:  louise.wardale@barnados.org.uk

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.


Available via: Postal Address
Mater CYMHS
Raymond Terrace South Brisbane, Queensland  4101   (07) 3263 8650
Web:http://kidsinmind.org.au/deliver/content.asp?pid=6953

KOPING Kit  
Improving Pathways to Care

Available via: Email
Email:  Thy_Meddick@health.qld.gov.au

Maternal Depression? Making a Difference Through Community Action: A Planning Guide.  2009
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.
Available via: Web
Mental Health America
Web:http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/go/maternal-depression

Minds, Myths and Me  2006
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).
Available via: Web
Gloucestershire Young Carers
Email:  info@gloucestershireyoungcarers.co.uk
Web:http://www.glosyoungcarers.org.uk/Website%20copy.pdf

Needs of Parents with Psychotic Disorders, The  
A kit for service providers



Available via: Phone
Queensland Centre for Schizophrenia Research
 (07) 3271 8246

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]
Available via: Web
Odysseys House
Web:http://www.health.vic.gov.au/drugservices/downloads/pst-booklet-2.pdf

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.
Available via: Email
Ruth Phelan, Central Coast Health
c/- Bindaree, PO Box 361 Gosford, NSW 2250 Gosford, NSW 2250  (02) 4372 7275
Email:  rphelan@nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au
Web:http://www.copmi.net.au/jsp/resources/files/parenting_kit_index.html

Partners in Care  2005
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.

Available via: Web
Web:http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/campaigns/pinc

PATS (PAYING ATTENTION TO SELF) PACK  
Audio pack and resource information booklet Developed as a resource for workers to use with young people who have a parent with mental health issues or problems. The pack aims to reduce the isolation that young people with parents with a mental health problem often feel, to encourage them to look after their own mental and emotional health and to provide information and support to young people who are unable to attend the PATS program.


Available via: Email
Danielle Forer, PATS Coordinator, Centre for Adolescent Health Vic.
Email:  forerd@cryptic.rch.unimelb.edu.au

SMILES Program  2006
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."

Available via: Web
Web:http://www.copmi.net.au/jsp/resources/smiles_index.html

Strengthening Families - Fact Sheets  
Downloadable fact sheets 'When a parent has a mental illness' from the National Mental Health Association in the USA.


Available via: Web
National Mental Health Association in the USA
Web:http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/go/information/get-info/strengthening-families

Supporting Our Family  
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
Available via: Web
COMIC
Web:http://www.howstat.com/comic

Woranita Kit (The)  
This kit provides a step-by-step guide for the establishment and operation of parent and child play sessions, plus information on how children grow and learn. It was developed to address parenting and child development issues within services which have chemically dependent parents as their client group. However it can be applied in a wide range of services which work with families and young children. Funding to develop the kit was provided by the NSW Child Protection Council's Prevention Resources Grants Program. It contains detailed play session activity plans covering the following developmental areas: art and craft, cognitive, physical, language and music, social and emotional. It also describes the learning benefits of each activity. Illustrated support material accompanies the kit and is copyable for parents to take home."
The kit costs $75 and Postage and packaging costs vary depending upon where the kit needs to be sent.


Available via: Email
Burnside
8 Iolanthe Street Campbelltown NSW 2560  (02) 4628 3199
Email:  ahearder@burnside.org.au

Young Carers CD and Booklet  
A booklet for secondary teachers (and others who work with young people) about issues facing young people in families where someone has a mental illness, and a CD for young people including 2 songs written by young people and recorded by professional musicians, a young woman telling her story, and information about where to get help.



Available via: Phone
 (03) 9854 5122

Factsheet/Pamphlets

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.
Available via: Web
Web:http://www.childrenshospital.org/clinicalservices/Site2684/mainpageS2684P9.html

Can a Depressed Parent be a Good Parent ? You Bet!  
This is a downloadable pamphlet.
Available via: Web
Web:http://www.experiencejournal.com/depression/pdfs/goodparent.pdf

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]
Available via: Web
Royal College of Psychiatrists and the Princess Royal; Trust for Carers
Web:http://static.carers.org/files/carersandconfidentiality-13.pdf

Early Childhood Newletter 'Snippets'  2009
Newsletter 'Snippets' for inclusion in early childhood centres/service newletters or notices.
Available via: Web
Web:http://www.copmi.net.au/

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.
Available via: Please Select
National Schizophrenia Fellowship (NSF) - Scotland
Email:  info@nsfscot.org.uk
Web:http://www.nsfscot.org.uk/

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.
Available via: Please Select
National Schizophrenia Fellowship (NSF) - Scotland
Email:  info@nsfscot.org.uk
Web:http://www.nsfscot.org.uk/

Need to Know  
This booklet for children (aged 11-14) 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.
Available via: Please Select
National Schizophrenia Fellowship (NSF) - Scotland
Email:  info@nsfscot.org.uk
Web:http://www.nsfscot.org.uk/

Parenting through tough times: Coping with depression  
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.
Available via: Web
Family Connections - Children's Hospital Boston
Web:http://www.childrenshospital.org/clinicalservices/Site2684/mainpageS2684P9.html

Parents with Mental Illness - Fact sheets (set of 5)  2006
A set of factsheets to help support parents with a mental illness, and their children.
Available via: Web
Web:http://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/resources/HCN1468_KitesSFactSheetsFIN.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.
Available via: Web
Web:http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mentalhealthinformation/mentalhealthandgrowingup.aspx

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.
Available via: Web
SANE Australia
Web:http://www.sane.org

Self reflection in parenting: Help for getting through stressful times  
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.
Available via: Web
Family Connections - Children's Hospital Boston
Web:http://www.childrenshospital.org/clinicalservices/Site2684/mainpageS2684P9.html

Newsletter/s

KOPING FORUM NEWSLETTER  

Available via: Email
KOPING
Email:  Thy_Meddick@health.qld.gov.au

CD/DVD/Videos

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.

Available via: Postal Address
Book Sales, The Royal College of Psychiatrists,
17 Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PG   020 7235 2351 ext. 1
Web:http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/campaigns/partnersincare/beingseenandheard.aspx

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.
Available via: Web
Web:http://au.reachout.com/find/articles/depression-in-the-family-a-video

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.


Available via: Web
The Mental Illness Education Project
Web:http://www.miepvideos.org/

It's only 1/100th me' Stories of 6 People Challenging Stigma and Discrimination Surrounding Mental Illness.  2007
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.
Available via: Web
NSW CAG - New South Wales Consumer Advisory Group
 02 9332 0200
Email:  mokeeff@nswcag.org.au
Web:http://www.nswcag.org.au/page/challenging_stigma__discrimination.html

Just Care for Us (DVD)  2005
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)
Available via: Postal Address
Carers Victoria
PO Box 2204 Footscray 3011 Web:http://www.copmi.net.au/files/YCOrderForm.pdf

KOPING (Video and Booket)  
Supporting children and young people whose parents are living with a mental health problem.
Available via: Postal Address
Child & Youth Mental Health Service, Royal Children's Hospital and Health Service District
289 Wardell Street Enoggera QLD 4051  (07) 3355 8999
Email:  Thy_Meddick@health.qld.gov.au

KOPING Adolescent Program Facilitators Manual and KOPING DVD  2008
The KOPING DVD and accompanying CD ROM resource has been developed to support children, young people and their families whose parent/s are living with a mental illness or dual diagnosis by providing information about other young people?s experiences, ways of coping and how to get help.

The DVD and CD ROM set will retail at $50 (inc. GST and p&h within Australia). The Koping Adolescent Facilitators manual is a step by step guide to running the Koping Adolescent Program (KAP). KAP is a 3 day psychoeducation, peer-support based program developed for young people between the ages of 12 and 18 that have a parent or carer affected by mental illness or dual diagnosis. Along with the appropriate KAP Facilitator Training, this manual and accompanying DVD give you a step by step guide to running a Koping Adolescent Program. The Koping Facilitators Manual and DVD package will retail at $90 (inc GST & P&h in Australia).

Available via: Web
Koping Program
 07 3266 3100
Email:  koping@health.qld.gov.au

Matthew Heath  2006
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.
Available via: Web
 02 93254444
Web:http://www.hopeawards.com.au

Raw Youth: Young people and mental health  2004
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.
Available via: Email
Programme Coordinator 3CR
PO Box 1277 Collingwood 3065  + 61 3 9419 8377
Email:  programming@3cr.org.au
Web:http://www.3cr.org.au/

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]
Available via: Web
NSPCC
Email:  help@nspcc.org.uk
Web:http://www.pmhcwn.org.uk/resources.asp

Telling It Like It Is  2003
Assists professionals to understand the issues young carers face as children and young people growing up in a family where a parent has mental health problems.
Available via: Email
Barnados Action with Young Carers
24 Colquitt St  Liverpool (UK) L1 4DE  0151 708 7322
Email:  louise.wardale@barnados.org.uk

Care Plans

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.
Available via: Web
NT Families and Children, Department of Health and Families
Web:http://www.families.nt.gov.au/asp/index.asp

Baby Care Plan  2004
Care plan for parents to complete providing instructions for the care of an infant while the parent/s is unavailable.
Available via: Web
AICAFMHA
Web:http://www.copmi.net.au/common/download.html

Care Plan  2000
'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'
Available via: Web
Email: comic.admin@bigpond.com
Web:http://www.howstat.com/comic

Family Support Plan  2006
The Family Safety Plan is aimed at minimising the disruption that occurs when a parent is hospitalised. It can be used when the parent or caregiver is well and the information can be shared with those providing support. It specifies emergency care options, custodial restrictions, medical requirements/medications etc, school/daycare contacts, children?s routines and needs etc.
Available via: Email
The Koping Program (Child & Youth Mental Health Service)
31-33 Robinson Road Nundah  4012  (07) 3266 3100
Email: koping@health.qld.gov.au

Ulysses Agreement - Alberta Health Services  2010
A Ulysses Agreement is a non-legal document that serves as a proactive plan. It might also be referred to as a Care, Treatment and Personal Management Plan. It allows for a parent with a mental illness to prepare some information for sharing and to make some decisions in advance of going through a period of incapacitation due to their mental illness. The plan can outline provisions for themselves, their family and the care of their children.
Available via: Web
Web:http://www.calgaryhealthregion.ca/mh/pdfs/collaborative/HealthInformationBrochures/theulyssesagreement.pdf

Ulysses Agreement - British Columbia Schizophrenia Society  2010
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.
Available via: Web
British Columbia Schizophrenia Society
Web:http://www.bcss.org/2009/12/programs/ulysses-agreement-planning-for-support/

Wellbeing Resilience Action Planning (WRAP): A mental health promotion tool to increase wellbeing and resilience through preparedness and planning.  2009
A mental health promotion tool to increase wellbeing and resilience through preparedness and planning.
Available via: Web
Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand
Web:http://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/resourcefinder/index.php?c=listings&m=results&topic=67

Other Literature

A Parent Education Initiative in Adult Mental Health: Children of parents diagnosed with mental illness.  2001
Australian Program Evaluations/Reports
Available via: Not Publicly Available

Building Partnerships: Southern Partnership project. 'Listen to the children'  1997
Australian Program Evaluations/Reports. Project Report and Model for the Development of Interagency Partnerships.
Available via: Not Publicly Available
School of Social Work,The University of Melbourne
Parkville, Victoria.  

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]
Available via: Web
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Web:http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/PDF/Checklist_professionals.pdf

Ecomaps as Visual Tools for Deconstructing Reciprocal Influences: Triage with Disruptive Students at an Alternative School  2007
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]
Available via: Web
Web:http://www.adi.org/journal/fw07/Carpenter-AebyAebyBoydFall2007.pdf

Evaluation of Carers NSW Young Carer Camp, April 02.  2002
Australian Program Evaluations/Reports.
Available via: Not Publicly Available
Carers NSW
Sydney, Australia.  

Evaluation of Carers NSW Young Carer Camp: Dec 2000.  2001
Australian Program Evaluations/Reports.
Available via: Bookstore/Retail
South West Sydney Area Health Service
Sydney, Australia    02 9280 4744
Email: yc@carersnsw.asn.au

Evaluation of Carers NSW Young Carer Camp: July 2001.  2001
Australian Program Evaluations/Reports
Available via: Not Publicly Available
South West Sydney Area Health Service
Sydney, Australia     02 9280 4744
Email: yc@carersnsw.asn.au

Evaluation of Carers NSW Young Carer Project (includes Apr 2000 camp).  2000
Australian Program Evaluations/Reports.
Available via: Not Publicly Available
South West Sydney Area Health Service
Sydney, Australia    02 9280 4744
Email: yc@carersnsw.asn.au

Evaluation of the SMILES Program for children with mentally ill parents: Bankstown, Sydney (17-19 January 2001).  2002
Australian Program Evaluations/Reports.
Available via: Not Publicly Available
South West Sydney Area Health Service
Sydney, Australia    02 6360 7890
Email: ericap@ix.net.au

Extent and Impact of Parental Mental Health Problems on Families and the acceptability, accessibility and effectiveness of interventions - Searchable database.  2006
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
Available via: Web
Web:http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/webdatabases

Factors to Consider When Working With Parents/Carers Who Have Mental Health Difficulties  2006
Chapter 27a of the ?Looked After Children Manual? outlines the areas to be addressed regarding the welfare of the parent and child. [UK]
Available via: Web
Cambridgeshire County Council
Web:http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/94EE657B-F1DE-4C7A-8D25-79835D95A376/0/Chapter27.pdf

Families that have Alcohol and Mental Health Problems  
Workforce development for professionals. A template for partnership working.
Available via: Web
Social Care Institute for Excellence in the UK
Web:http://www.scie.org.uk/publications/resourceguides/rg01/index.asp

Feeling Fine and Fitting In: A psycho-educational support programme for children whose parents are affected by mental illness - a collaborative process.  2001
Australian Program Evaluations/Reports.
Available via: Not Publicly Available
Queenscliff Community Health Service, NSW
 (02) 9466 2500

Glimpses  2009
Glimpses. A compilation of uncensored real life experiences with Mental Illness. Updated and distributed quarterly in an electronic format, Glimpses provides a unique insight into the life of those living with a mental illness. People in their late teens or early 20's are encouraged to contribute with their stories. Contact Nicci Wall - Mental Health Advocate Email: forwalls@xi.com.au for details.
Available via: Email
Email: forwalls@xi.com.au
Web:http://www.mmha.org.au/information/news-items/glimpses/

High Risk Infants Service Quality Initiative Evaluation: Implementation of the Parent Assessment and Skill Development Program,  2001
Australian Program Evaluations/Reports. High Risk Infants Service Quality Initiative Evaluation: Implementation of the Parent Assessment and Skill Development Program.
Available via: Not Publicly Available
Victorian Department of Human Services.

High Risk Infants Service Quality Initiatives - Evaluation Report  2000
Australian Program Evaluations/Reports
Available via: Not Publicly Available
Victorian Department of Human Services

IMPACT Program Evaluation - 12 month group program for family members where a parent has a mental illness 1996.  1996
Australian Program Evaluations/Reports
Available via: Not Publicly Available
Wentworth Area Mental Health Services
PO Box 63 Penrith, NSW  2751

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.
Available via: Web
Web:http://www.researchgate.net/publication/5670819_Interactive_use_of_genograms_and_ecomaps_in_family_caregiving_research

KOPING Statewide Training; Supporting Children Whose Parents Are Living with a Mental Health Problem. Final Report.  2002
Australian Program Evaluations/Reports

Available via: Not Publicly Available
Child and Youth Mental Health Service, Royal Children's Hospital and Health Service District and Royal Children's Hospital Foundation.

Living with Personality Disorder - Supporting Better Parenting.  2010
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.

Available via: Web
Parental Mental Health and Child Welfare Network
Web:http://www.pmhcwn.org.uk/newsitems/living.asp

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.  2002
Australian Program Evaluations/Reports.
A resource for workers. 2002

Available via: Not Publicly Available
Women's Health Statewide
Web:http://www.whs.sa.gov.au

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]
Available via: Web
COPMI
Web:http://www.copmi.net.au/common/download.html#checklist

Parental substance misuse and children's entry into Alternative Care in South Australia, 2006 (Research Bulletin)  2008
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.
Available via: Web
Department for Families and Communities, Business Affairs Research Unit
Web:http://www.dfc.sa.gov.au/pub/tabid/223/itemid/1406/Substance-misuse-and-child-protection-seminar.aspx

Parents and Children's Group 2004 Evaluation Report  2005
Report on the evaluation of the Parents and Childrens Group.
Available via: Email
NorthWestern Mental Health, Victoria.
Email: Sabin.Fernbacher@mh.org.au

Parents in Partnership: Developing services to better meet the needs of parents who have a mental illness  1998
Australian Program Evaluations/Reports
Available via: Not Publicly Available
Mental Health Branch of the Department of Human Services

Parents with severe mental illness and their children: The need for human services integration  1994
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]
Available via: Web
Web:http://www.springerlink.com/content/l2736483l1l11282/

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.
Available via: Web
The Royal College of Psychiatrists , UK
Web:http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/new/index.htm

Peer Support for Children Of Parents With Mental Illness: Program Design and Evaluation.  1997
Australian Program Evaluations/Reports
Available via: Not Publicly Available
Mental Health Research Institute

Primary Schools: A venue for mental health/illness promotion: A pilot project. Australian and New Zealand  2001
TheMHS Conference Proceedings.
Available via: Web
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  2006
Program outcome report summary (with links to full evaluation reports) of the PATS and VicChamps programs.
Available via: Web
Web:http://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/en/Resource-Centre/Publications-and-Resources/Social-connection/Children-and-young-people-from-families-with-a-parental-mental-illness.aspx

SCIE Research Briefing 29: Black and minority ethnic parents with mental health problems and their children  2008
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.

Available via: Web
Social Care Institute for Excellence
Web:http://www.scie.org.uk/publications/briefings/briefing29/

Serving the children of parents with a mental illness: Barriers, break-throughs and benefits  2001
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]
Available via: Web
Web:http://www.aicafmha.net.au/conferences/brisbane2001/papers/dean_c.htm

SMILES Program: A group program for children with mentally ill parents or siblings.  2002
Journal article
American Journal of Orthopsychiatry 2004, Vol 74 No 3 383-388
Available via: Not Publicly Available
 02 6360 7890
Email: ericap@ix.net.au

SMILES/Explorations Canadian Program Report.  2003
Australian Program Evaluations/Reports
Available via: Not Publicly Available
Mental Illness Education - Australia (NSW) Inc
Sydney, Australia    02 6360 7890
Email: ericap@ix.net.au

Steps Toward Evidence-Based Practices for Parents with Mental Illness and Their Families  2002
Overseas Program Evaluation Reports

Available via: Web
Web:http://www.mentalhealth.org/publications/allpubs/KEN02-0133/

Stress and resilience factors in parents with mental health problems and their children.  2008
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
Available via: Web
The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE)
Email: info@scie.org.uk
Web:http://www.pmhcwn.org.uk/files/scare23.pdf

Summary Evaluation of Carers NSW Young Carer Camps: 2000-2001.  2003
Australian Program Evaluations/Reports
Available via: Not Publicly Available
South West Sydney Area Health Service
Sydney, Australia  

Super Saturday Club, The; A review of an innovative recreational program for children living in families with parental mental illness.  2002
Overseas Program Evaluation Reports

Available via: Not Publicly Available
Vancouver Community Health Service c/- Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
200 West 6th Avenue Vancouver, BC Canada V5Z 4H5

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]
Available via: Web
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Web:http://www.ouhsc.edu/Safeprogram/17Kids.pdf

The Mental Health of Australians 2: Report on the 2007 National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing  2009
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.
Available via: Web
Department of Health and Ageing
Web:http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/mental-pubs-m-mhaust2

Think child, think family: How adult specialist services can support children at-risk of abuse and neglect.  2009
Article on how adult specialist services can support children at risk of abuse and neglect. [Australia]
Available via: Journal
Australian Institute of Family Studies

Why Draw Genograms Anyway?  
Genograms are an efficient way to obtain a history, can be used to promote therapist empathy and understanding. [US]
Available via: Web
Washburn University, Department of Social Work
Web:http://www.washburn.edu/main/sas/social-work/FORMS/Genograms_70.pdf

Workforce capacity to respond to children whose parents have a mental illness  2006
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]
Available via: Web
Web:http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~db=all~content=a769157239

Working together with families and carers: Chief Psychiatrist's Guideline  2005
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]
Available via: Web
Department of Human Services, Victoria
Web:http://www.health.vic.gov.au/mentalhealth/cpg/families.htm