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PUBLICATIONS
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Newsletter (PDF)
A quarterly publication produced by the Mental Health Association of East Tennesee
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STRENGTHENING FAMILIES
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Mental Illness in the Family
Recognizing the Warning Signs & How to CopeMost people believe that mental disorders are rare and "happen to someone else." In fact, mental disorders are common and widespread. An estimated 54 million Americans suffer from some form of mental disorder in a given year.Most families are not prepared to cope with learning their loved one has a mental illness. It can be physically and emotionally trying, and can make us feel vulnerable to the opinions and judgments of others.... (full story) |
| | Serious Mental Illness and Parenting
When a Parent Has a Mental IllnessAdults with mental illnesses are just as likely to be parents as those without a mental illness. | | Interventions and Services for Families
When a Parent Has a Mental IllnessPractical interventions and access to quality care are critical issues for parents who live with mental illness and their families. | | From Risk to Resiliency: Protective Factors for Children
When a Parent Has a Mental IllnessThe effect of parental mental illness on children is varied and unpredictable. |
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