Parents

If you are a parent experiencing mental illness, there are lots of ways that you can help your child and family

The pages in this section are offered as guides to what may be useful planning or talking tools for you and your family. It is an opportunity to be prepared and think ahead about the ways in which you can support your child and the family unit, during tough times and when things are running more smoothly.

This includes ways to:

• keep connected when you’re unwell (or in hospital)
• talk about mental illness with your child
• your child’s support network
• use ‘care plans’ to prepare for tough times
• talk to your child’s school
• maintain routines when things get difficult
• manage household chores
• find help when you are worried about your child