Exploring psychiatrists’ perspectives on supporting parents with mental health Challenges: A mixed-methods study

Psychiatrists can play a pivotal role in identifying, acknowledging, and providing appropriate support to parents with mental illness and their families, including children. Developing comprehensive guidelines and targeted training is essential to equip psychiatrists with effective strategies for addressing parenting challenges in patients with complex mental health issues. Additionally, psychoeducational resources for children should be incorporated. Implementing these initiatives may lead to more compassionate, targeted care and improved outcomes for parents and their families.