Date of Award
Spring 5-21-2007
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Education (MSEd)
First Advisor
Elizabeth Tingley
Abstract
This original material answers common questions that children in middle childhood (8-12 years) may have about parental mental illness. When Mom or Dad has a mental illness: General information and memories of a girl whose father has Bi-polar Disorder defines mental illness, addresses symptoms, causes and treatments, provides definitions of related terms, and shares personal stories about having a parent with mental illness. A review of current literature shows the lack of similar work, and the developmental theories of Piaget, Kohlberg, Gilligan, Erikson, and Vygotsky confirm the importance and validity of the project. The motivation behind this work is to provide children with the information about parental mental illness that the author wishes she had as a child.
Recommended Citation
Levesque, L. R. (2007). When Mom or Dad Has a Mental Illness: General Information and Memories of a Girl Whose Father Has Bi-polar Disorder. New York : Bank Street College of Education. https://educate.bankstreet.edu/independent-studies/337
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Bilingual early childhood special and general education dual certification (Program of study)