How You Can Help

Learn about your child's particular illness.
Consider family counseling and treat all members as partners in the treatment plan.
Ask your child's mental health professional for advice on how to respond to your child and handle difficult behavior.
Enroll in parent training programs for parents of children with a mental illness.
Explore stress management techniques to help you respond calmly.
Seek ways to relax and have fun with your child.
Praise your child's strengths and abilities.
Work with your child's school to secure the necessary support.
Work to break the negative stigma of mental illness with conversation