Explaining a Parents Mental Illness to a Child or Teen

Discover compassionate books to help explain a parent's mental illness to children and teens. This curated list offers age-appropriate stories and guides that foster understanding, reduce stigma, and support open family conversations about mental health.

Sad days, glad days Cover
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Sad days, glad days

 

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(w352) Bart Speaks Out Cover
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(w352) Bart Speaks Out

 

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Daddy doesn't have to be a giant anymore Cover
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Daddy doesn't have to be a giant anymore

 

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Joey Pigza loses control Cover
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Joey Pigza loses control

 

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Tickles Tabitha's cancer-tankerous mommy Cover
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Tickles Tabitha's cancer-tankerous mommy

 

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When mommy is sick Cover
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When mommy is sick

 

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Please don't cry, Mom Cover
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Please don't cry, Mom

 

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Tell me a story, paint me the sun Cover
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Tell me a story, paint me the sun

 

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Why Are You So Sad? Cover
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Why Are You So Sad?

 

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