Is Parental Mental Illness a Risk to Child Development?
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Is Parental Mental Illness a Risk to Child Development? Some argue that Mental illness is a socially constructed phenomenon, whilst others question the mere existence of Mental illness, some arguing that it is merely a consequence on social inequalities. One can already begin to understand the problematic nature of Mental illness. What causes more confusion is that 'Mental illness' is an umbrella term, covering wide variety of disorders which are very different; they have different symptoms and effects. Considering there is no known definitive underlying cause of Mental illness meaning the area is still not fully understood, it does not have the same standing as physical illness, coupled with the fact that it is not clearly visible to others means that it can be a great deal harder to deal with, by both the sufferer and their families. Research in the area of potential risk to children, requires clearer definitions between...


