Raising a child or teenager with a psychological condition is a "perfect storm" of stress, sadness, and uncertainty.
Parents often feel isolated and alone, but the reality is that nearly one in five kids is affected by an emotional or behavioral disorder—that means a lot of families are in the same boat. Ann Douglas knows firsthand just how difficult it can be. Each of her four children (now thriving young adults) has struggled with one or more mental health challenges, including bipolar disorder, anorexia, ADHD, Asperger's, and depression. In Parenting Through the Storm (Guilford Press, October 2016,£10.99) she shares everything she has