Raising a child with mental illness is complex by itself, but the way society views and treats mental health issues makes it even harder. In "Life in the House of Cards: Parenting a Child with Mental Illness," author Dr. Irene Abramovich talks openly about painful issues encountered by children with mental illness and their parents, including educational struggles, medical challenges, parenting issues, and the effect on other siblings and partners.

"Life in the House of Cards" shares testimonies of parents of mentally ill children and offers insights about all aspects of mental illness...