Children caring for parents with mental illness: Perspectives of young carers, parents and professionals

Little is known about the experiences of children living in families affected by severe and enduring mental illness. This is the first in—depth study of children and young people caring for parents affected in this way. Drawing on primary research data collected from 40 families, the book presents the perspectives of children (young carers), their parents and the key professionals in contact with them.

Children caring for parents with mental illness makes an invaluable contribution to the ...