Identification of Children of Parents With Mental Illness: A Necessity to Provide Relevant Support

Background: The main objective of this study was to identify and describe core life circumstances of children with mentally ill parents (COPMI) and their parents. Knowledge about COPMI aged 0-17 years is necessary, as assessment of the risk and protective factors in their lives provide solid background for preventive interventions. Methods: Participants (N = 422) were parents of minor children (N = 589) receiving treatment in the clinic for...