AICAFMHA:
promoting mental health for young Australians

Australian Infant, Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Association Ltd
ABN 87 093 479 022

Children of Parents Affected by a Mental Illness Program Update



Date update submitted 25th August 2003
Program Title Under development
Contact Person/s Faye Lucas - Clinical Psychologist; Teresa Ong, Manager Community Health
Organisation Mandurah Community Health in partnership with Peel Mental Health Services
Address 63 Ormsby Terrace Mandurah WA 6210
State WA
Email Faye.Lucas@health.wa.gov.au
Telephone 08 9535 1644 (mob 407981945)
Facsimile 08 9 535 8711
Program Description Interagency initiative to identify children of parents with a mental illness, and to educate and prevent or minimize developmental impacts. Also to support families / parents with parenting support and linking in with other agencies in this regard. To provide a more continuous, seamless service to these families.
Evaluation Information Still being planned, as it is in the initial stages of implementation
Evidence Cuff & Mildred 1998; Einfeld & McLaughlin, 1998; McEnroe 1998; Pope, 1998; Farrel et al 1999; Kalucy & Thomas 1999.
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