E21: Navigating Childhood with Mentally Ill Family Members: Insights from Erika Belledent, RP

Hello everyone, welcome to The Christina Crowe Podcast, where we connect the dots in search for more balanced mental health. Today, we are making invisible things visible for people who grew up with a mentally ill parent at home, perhaps one of the last taboos. We are joined by psychotherapist Erika Belledent who helps shine a light on some of the invisible baggage many of us are hauling around.

We cover:

• What are the consequences of growing up with family members that are struggling with mental illness?
• Are all kids with mentally ill parents neglected?
• What is it like growing up with parents who have undiagnosed ADHD?
• Are some mental illnesses more serious than others?

Resources mentioned in the show:

• Ten Tips For Family Members and Friends from Mood Disorders Canada.
• Read about the complicated relationship between ADHD, family history and trauma.
• Read about Late-Diagnosed ADHD and Shame.
• Use the discount code ‘CCPODCAST’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD.

Find Erika: Website | Instagram

Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website | Meet the Team | DIY*ADHD course | Instagram | TikTok

A gentle reminder that this is not therapy, and Christina is not your therapist. If you need more one on one support or treatment, please check out the links posted in the Show info and episode notes on the main podcast webpage.

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