Strengthening Families
Resources for Parents
Many children and families are affected by mental health problems. At any given time:
- One in five children and adolescents may have a mental health problem.
- At least 1 in 10, or as many as 6 million young people, may have a serious emotional disturbance. (Center for Mental Health Services, CMHS)
It is for these reasons that Mental Health America and Mental Health America of Wisconsin focuses heavily on children and family issues. Below please find downloadable resources for parents (PDF files).
What Parents Can Do To Cope with Stress
Love, Laughter, and Limits: Raising Mentally Healthy Children
Practical Tips for Parents: What Parents Need to Know: Treating Depression in Children and Teens
When a Parent Has a Mental Illness - from Risk to Resiliency: Protective Factors for Children
Recognizing Postpartum Depression
Positive Parenting
When a Parent Has a Mental Illness - Serious Mental Illness and Parenting
When a Parent has a Mental Illness - Issues and Challenge
Additional Resources and Articles
Wellness Recovery
The below "Wellness Recovery" curriculum is based on the recovery model and is designed to work with individuals that have mental health issues. It is developed to educate these individuals on their mental health concerns and the recovery process, along with assisting them in recognizing their triggers and early warning signs. Lastly, this information will aid them in developing a crisis plan. This curriculum can be used in a variety of ways. For example, it could be completed during a few home visits or in a class setting over an 8-week period. Questions? Call us at (414) 336-7962 or send a message.
ZERO TO THREE has deveoped a series of articles, "Pointers for Parents." Topics include: play to learn, keep your youngsters on the go, nurturing your child's development, and more. Further permission to use these articles need not be obtained; just download and share with others.
Objective, Impartial, & Independent Reviews of Complaints. The Office of the Milwaukee Ombudsman for Child Welfare is a free, public service that reviews case-specific concerns regarding the safety, permanence, and well-being of children and families involved with the Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare (BMCW). Additional information available on the Milwaukee Ombudsman web site or by calling (414) 224-1347.
