Families where a parent has a mental illness A service development strategy

The Families where a Parent has a Mental Illness (FaPMI) Strategy

Parents with a mental illness can feel isolated and unsupported. The FaPMI Strategy encourages family focused practice through workforce training and networking to ensure timely identification and appropriate referrals to supportive services and so reduce the possible impact of parental mental illness on the family.

Families where a parent has a mental illness A service development strategy - February 2007 (PDF file 412KB). Also available on the on-line ordering page

Resources

Families and mental health A parenting resource kit (a folder containing the items listed below) is also available from the on-line ordering page

1. "Families and mental health - A parenting resource kit" (booklet)
2. "Families and mental health - List of contact numbers" (magnet on back)
3. Family crisis plan (A4 sheet)
4. "Family talk - Tips and information for families where a parent has a mental health problem or disorder" (booklet)
5. "The best for me and my baby - Managing mental health during pregnancy and early parenthood - Health professionals and parents working together" (booklet)
6. Maternal and child health line - 13 22 29 - a 24-hour telephone service (magnet on back)
7. Kids talk - 75 ways to encourage children (poster)

Other helpful information for parents with a mental illness

Safe sleeping practice for babies

Parenting tips

Children of parents with a mental illness (COPMI)

Principles and actions for services and people working with children of parents with a mental illness - April 2004 National mental health strategy (PDF file 267KB)