Parental Psychiatric Disorder: Distressed Parents and their Families - Softcover

'A unique and innovative approach to family issues in psychiatric disorders ... a major contribution to the field.' Carol Nadelson, Harvard Medical School

'It is an authoritative compilation which covers a wide range of adult disorders and their impact on children, and is both informative and practical.' Julian Leff, Institute of Psychiatry, London

'A welcome pioneer in the area of adult mental illness in the context of parenthood. It brings a wide range of scholarship and perspectives to bear on a hitherto much neglected subject.' Freda Martin, The Hinks Centre for Children's Mental Health

'The strength of this book lies in the contribution from so many authors with a wide range of clinical experience. I highly recommend this book to CPNs and other professionals looking after the adult mentally ill and their children.' Ruth Dube, Mental Health Nursing

'A unique and innovative approach ... a major contribution to the field.' Carol Nadelson, Harvard Medical School

'It is an authoritative compilation ... both informative and practical.' Julian Leff, Institute of Psychiatry, London

'A welcome pioneer in the area of adult mental illness in the context of parenthood ... a hitherto much neglected subject ...' Freda Martin, The Hinks Centre for Children's Mental Health

Perhaps as many as 50 in every 100 mentally ill patients are parents living with their children. It is well established that mental illness in a parent seriously and often adversely affects their children's development, though strangely this is not adequately reflected in clinical service provision. It is hoped that, through the experiences and studies described, this volume will provide an impetus to redress this deficit. This innovative book covers hitherto uncharted territory. By drawing together clinical experience from a wide range of centres, it effectively addresses the needs of mentally ill parents and their children; helping to bridge the current gap between adult and children's services and foster a family oriented perspective. The wide range of editorial experience from both social work and psychiatry at research and clinical levels are vital attributes in providing depth and breadth to this multidisciplinary volume. Enlivened by case vignettes, the coverage ranges from medical and general psychological and psychiatric issues through to intervention strategies and clinical service provision. It will be sure to interest all professionals dealing with adult mental illness and child care issues.