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Mentally ill families. When are the children unsafe
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The impact of parental mental illness on the behaviour and development of children is examined and general practitioners have a crucial role in this process.Abstract:
This article examines the impact of parental mental illness on the behaviour and development of children. Early identification and intervention is crucial; too often the child is not considered, particularly if the parent is not frankly abusive. Supports and aid to parenting may be crucial for mentally ill parents to prevent relapse and promote the child's mental health. General practitioners have a crucial role in this process.read more
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Parents with mental illness: lacking motivation to parent.
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Parenting programs for women with mental illness who have young children: a review.
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Childhood social and early developmental factors associated with mental health service use.
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