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Children of Parents with a Mental Illness: mental health …

WebThe Children of Parents with a Mental Illness national initiative (COPMI) creates mental health information and resources for Australian parents, children, families, carers and …

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Talking about mental illness with your child

WebIt is common for parents to think it’s better to avoid talking to children about their mental illness, to protect them from stress and confusion. Yet research shows that when parents …

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Keeping connected when you're unwell (or in hospital)

WebIf you’re unwell and spend some time in hospital, it is important for you to stay connected with your child. You can talk with members of your mental health team about the options …

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Talking to children of primary school age

WebAn important first step when preparing to talk to your child about mental illness is to reflect on the symptoms you experience, the behaviours your child sees and hears and how …

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Talking to your child’s school

WebThere are benefits to talking with the school about your mental illness, including the following: The teacher’s awareness of your situation will mean they can better …

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About 'care plans'

WebA family plan is not a legally binding document, but is written to outline your family’s preferences and to maintain the familiarity of the everyday routine that your child needs …

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Helping my child and family

WebIt 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 …

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Family functioning

WebFamily Talk: this booklet provides tips, helps to answer some of the questions children and young people have, and gives ideas about where families may seek help.. Effective …

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Parental self-efficacy and competence

WebUsing parental self-efficacy (or efficacy) and competence as an evaluation criteria for parents, carers and families. Parental self-efficacy (the belief that one will be able to …

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Planning and implementing evidence-based practice

WebEvidence-based practice begins at the planning stage of any intervention. Incorporating measurable outcomes into your program, and structuring your intervention so that you …

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Kids & Young People

WebIt might be hard to know how to cope with your parent or understand why they act the way they do. This can leave you feeling angry, stressed and helpless… and a whole lot of …

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Parenting with a mental illness

WebCOPMI > Parents > Parenting with a mental illness. You are not alone, you can get through this. This section of our website is specifically for parents experiencing mental illness or …

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Are you a young carer

WebYoung carers QLD. Support any young carer aged 10-25 years by providing free telephone and face-to-face counselling, offering information about available services and running …

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