Child And Adolescent Coping Skills

When a family member has a mental illness, everyone in the household can be affected. Children and adolescents are often the least prepared to deal with the emotional challenges of living with and caring for a loved one who has a mental illness. Or maybe you have a friend, teammate or neighbor who has a mental illness.

This Web site can help. We have spoken with kids just like you who are having their own issues growing up with a family member or friend who has a mental illness, and we have put together tips and activities that address your needs. That's right: you are not alone.

It is important for you to learn how to deal with your family member's illness, so that you can keep yourself as healthy and happy as possible. This Web site offers many coping skills geared especially toward youth, and will tell you about resources available for you and your peers.

For help or information call:

800-688-4226
ext. 3865

or

215-751-1800
ext. 3865

Email: tecinfo@mhasp.org