Acceptance Of Mental Illness. The acceptance and acknowledgement of mental illness on the part of both parents, and compliance with treatment on the part of the ill parent are important factors that help maintain the stability children need while growing up. Parents Take Full Responsibility. The children understand that they are never expected to take on this role in the family. If It Doesn't Work, Fix It.
Many families have a difficult time coping when mental illness first strikes.
Families who can step back and identify those behaviors and strategies that are not working, and begin using those that work, manage better. Links Please note that this site does not offer professional or medical advice, but contains the opinions and experiences of spouses or significant others, struggling with the mental illness of their partner. This site is designed and maintained by Lightship.