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When You Become the Safety Net: Parenting Through Mental Health Crisis in Hospital

When You Become the Safety Net: Parenting Through Mental Health Crisis in Hospital

When You Become the Safety Net: Parenting Through Mental Health Crisis in HospitalSami Ward
Published on: 23/02/2026

What happens when parents become the safety net in mental health crisis care? A real-life reflection on informal admission, A&E and parental hypervigilance.

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