by Duografik | Dec 8, 2021
This storybook (which features a first page with guidelines for parents or carers to read) is for children aged 6-11 years whose parent or relative has a drinking problem. It can be use to start a conversation with children in a similar situation, so they can talk...
by Duografik | Dec 8, 2021
This guide was developed in partnership with parents who live with a mental illness, their children and supporters. It is designed to help parents think about the relationships in their child’s life and ways to strengthen these to support their child and the...
by Duografik | Dec 8, 2021
This two-page information sheet provides tips on talking with teenagers about their parent’s mental illness.
by Duografik | Dec 8, 2021
BluePages is produced by the National Institute for Mental Health Research at the Australian National University. It provides information for people who are experiencing depression. ‘BluePages is one of a kind – it provides users with the highest quality...
by Duografik | Dec 8, 2021
This care plan template is designed for parents to complete regarding the care of their infant when they are unwell or unavailable. More information about care plans
by Duografik | Dec 8, 2021
The Dual Diagnosis resources featured on this page can be accessed by professionals, but also families where there is a diagnosis of mental illness and substance use issues. Used together as a ‘kit’ the resources includes: a booklet for caseworkers,...
by Duografik | Dec 8, 2021
‘Raising Children Network is the complete parenting resource for all stages from pregnancy to newborns to teens. We offer research-based content on hundreds of topics for children and grown-ups.’ This award-winning parenting website offers extensive...
by Duografik | Dec 8, 2021
This booklet is for parents 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...
by Duografik | Dec 8, 2021
Parents with depression may feel depleted by the burden of coping with their illness and unprepared for the challenge of providing a healthy environment for their children. This guide, based on more than ten years of study of depressed parents and their families,...
by Duografik | Dec 8, 2021
Lifeline’s 13 11 14 service is staffed by trained telephone crisis supporters who are ready to take calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from anywhere in Australia. These crisis supporters operate from Lifeline Centres in every State and Territory around...
by Duografik | Dec 8, 2021
Kookaburra Kids supports children 8-17 who live in a family affected by mental illness, by providing FREE camps and other activities that are fun, healthy, positive and safe. This early intervention program has been developed and implemented to achieve the following...
by Duografik | Jun 6, 2016
This booklet was written in Finland and translated into English for parents who experience mental illness, with advice around parenting when you’re unwell. “Parents who have psychological difficulties often worry about their children. Parenting may not...
by Duografik | Jun 6, 2016
This booklet was written in Finland and translated into English for parents struggling with drug or alcohol use. It allows parents to reflect on the impact of drug and alcohol use on their children, and offers ideas to help their children and family, including a...
by Duografik | Mar 9, 2015
Many parents who experience depression or anxiety worry about whether they should talk with their children about their illness and how much they should say. The Family Focus DVD helps parents to start the conversation with their children. Parents...
by Duografik | Feb 9, 2015
This guide was originally produced for use by professionals when supporting parents with mental illness and their families. It is intended to help provide parents with time to think about being a parent living with mental illness, and to help them find practical ways...
by Duografik | Feb 7, 2013
This care plan template is designed for parents to complete with family members, providing instructions for their care of children when their parents are unwell or unavailable. More information about care plans
by Duografik | Dec 4, 2012
Talking to children about parental mental illness can help them to make sense of their parent’s behaviour andcontribute to their own sense of wellbeing. This fact sheet provides some tips to assist parents to talk with theirchildren.
by Duografik | Dec 4, 2012
Talking with a toddler about parental mental illness can help them to make sense of the illness. This fact sheet provides some tips to help parents to talk with toddlers about it. ‘Whether it’s you or your partner who’s well, unwell or becoming well,...
by Duografik | Dec 4, 2012
Communicating with a baby about parental mental illness can help them make sense of their parent’s behaviour. This fact sheet provides some tips to help parents communicate with their baby about it.
by Duografik | Dec 4, 2012
Talking to teenagers about parental mental illness can help them to make sense of their parent’s behaviour and contribute to their own sense of wellbeing. This fact sheet provides some tips to assist parents to talk with theirteenage children.
