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All In The Mind

Parenting with a mental illness: One of Lynne Malcolm's favourite programs

Dec 20, 2020
29:06
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The podcast discusses the impact of a parent's mental illness on their children and the challenges faced by both the parent and the children. It explores the importance of being open with children about a parent's mental illness and the significance of reducing stigma and building support networks. Personal experiences of living with mental illness are shared, highlighting the need for awareness and support.
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Quick takeaways

  • Having a children's book that explains mental illness can help children understand and cope with their parent's condition.
  • Support, social integration, and understanding of social development are crucial protective factors for the well-being of children with parents who have mental illness.

Deep dives

Living with a Parent's Bipolar Disorder: A Personal Story

The podcast discusses a children's book called 'My Happy Sad Mummy,' which is about a little girl living with her mother who has bipolar disorder. The author of the book, Michelle Vasilu, shares her personal experience being diagnosed with bipolar disorder and the lack of resources available to explain the condition to her children. She emphasizes the need for a book that could help children understand what was happening. The book is based on her own experiences and aims to provide a simple explanation of mental illness for children.

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