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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.