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Why are you so sad? A child’s book about parental depression
American Psychological Association'When a parent experiences depression, children often feel sad and confused themselves. -
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When Tough Stuff Happens: An activity book for tough times for 7-12 year olds
SkylightThis is an activity book designed to be personalised by 7-12 year olds who are facing tough times in their lives. It helps children to find words and ways to express and process what's happening to them -
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When a parent has a mental illness – video (U.K.)
The Royal College of Psychiatrists (U.K.)Young carers talk about their lives caring for a parent with mental illness. Narrated by Chineye, a young carer herself, the film also explains in a very simple and visual way how the brain works and what happens when things go wrong. -
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What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A kid’s guide to overcoming anxiety
Magination Press'What to Do When You Worry Too Much is an interactive self-help book designed to guide 6–12 year olds and their parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques most often used in the treatment of generalized anxiety. -
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Building a parental mental health support team: Ulysses Agreement
British Columbia Schizophrenia SocietyThe 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 so that the safety needs of children are met. -
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Satellite Foundation
Satellite FoundationSatellite Foundation offers support to Victorian children, young people and their families where a parent has a diagnosed mental illness. -
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Facts for Families
American Academy of Child & Adolescent PsychiatryThis US website offers some excellent resources for young people and families. -
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Strong Bonds – Building family connections
Jesuit Social ServicesThe Strong Bonds website provides workers in the youth field with training and resources to help them better understand the dynamics between a young person with complex needs and their extended family. -
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Stress and resilience factors in parents with mental health problems and their children
The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE)This SCIE briefing focuses on research regarding factors contributing to stress or resilience in families where one or both parents have mental health problem -
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Sometimes my mommy gets angry
Bebe Moore CampbellA little girl copes with her mother's mental illness, with the help of her grandmother and friends. -
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Something Has Happened: An activity book for young people (NZ)
Skylight, NZAn activity book for young children (aged 3-6 years old) who are facing difficult times. It is designed to be personalised to each child, so will fit any situation -
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SMILES Program: Kit downloads
Erica PitmanThe SMILES program has been designed specifically for a group of 8-12 year olds, or a group of 13-16 year olds who have a mother, father, brother or sister experiencing a mental illness (particularly schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression or anxiety).