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The truth about mental illness.
There are many enduring which is caused by a focus
myths about parents with a on negative aspects put
mental illness much of forth by research and
which media.
Fact:
Myth: Fact:
Parents with a This is one of the most enduring myths about
mental illness mental illness yet research shows that this is not the
are violent. case and parents with a mental illness do not pose
a higher risk of violence towards their children
Myth: Fact:
Having a mental While parents with a mental illness face many
illness makes challenges their parenting is not always
someone a bad compromised. So long as they are working towards
par ent. recovery and they are capable of parenting well.
Myth: Fact:
If I tell anyone my This is a concern of many parents with a mental
children will be illness however this is not automatic it only occurs
taken away. in situations where the child’s wellbeing is at risk.
Myth: Fact:
There is nothing I Through seeking help and support it is always
can do to change possible to achieve a positive mental state and
this. participate in effective parenting.

