When a parent has bipolar disorder... What kids want to know

When a parent has bipolar disorder, it often becomes a secret that nobody talks about. All children in this situation need some explanation and support, geared to their age, to help them understand bipolar disorder. This brochure will help parents begin talking to children about this often- misunderstood disorder.

• package of 50 • $10.00 • published 2003 • product code PM029

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Brochures in the What kids want to know series:

• When a parent dies by suicide: What kids want to know
• When a parent drinks too much: What kids want to know  
• When a parent has bipolar disorder: What kids want to know
• When a parent has experienced psychosis: What kids want to know
• When a parent is depressed: What kids want to know

Also for parents and children:

• Wishes and Worries: A Story to Help Children Understand a Parent Who Drinks Too Much Alcohol
• Can I Catch It like a Cold? A Story to Help Children Understand a Parent's Depression

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