Support a child living with a parent with a mental illness
$ 5.00
Much is discussed in the media about mental illness. What we fail to hear mentioned is the impact mental illness has on families who are living with someone with a mental illness. In particular the impact on children. If mum and/or dad are battling depression, bio polar, PTSD just to name a few it is the kids that are usually left to simply "get on with it". Kids as young as 4 or 5 cooking, cleaning and taking care of their parent(s). This of course does not make the parents bad parents, it just means their attention is taken away from the "normal" role of a parent. Kookaburra Kids program supports these kids. Our respite camps and school holiday program gives them a break from these adult responsibilities and gives them a chance to be a kid.
www.kookaburrakids.org.au. The program provides understanding about their parents illness and teaches them resilience and coping skills. They meet other kids in similar situations helping to remove feelings of isolation.
www.kookaburrakids.org.au. The program provides understanding about their parents illness and teaches them resilience and coping skills. They meet other kids in similar situations helping to remove feelings of isolation.
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