When One Child’s Mental Health Condition Threatens the Family’s Wellbeing
Benita Weems
Every parent envisions a peaceful home with well-behaved children who get along one hundred percent of the time. Unfortunately, that is an unrealistic view of parenthood, as it tends to be somewhat messy and chaotic. However, if you have a children with a mental health condition, learning to navigate home life can be tricky. Even after you’ve set up mental health care plans with professionals to help your children, sometimes one child’s mental health condition can threaten your family’s wellbeing. When should you seek help when your child’s behavior turns dangerous? What if it is your grown adult child who is endangering the family? Making decisions regarding your children can...
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