Seeds of Hope Books

02/19/2026

"Why No One Brings a Casserole: Stigma, Shame, and Family Mental Health Support"

Truly enjoyed this conversation with Dr. John Dyben and Dr. Rachel Docekal as part of the Hanley Foundation's podcast. Really enjoyed learning about the awesome Children's Program they offer for youth whose parents manage addiction...
As a side note...I long for the day when there's something akin to that for kids whose parents manage other mental illnesses....

In this episode of The Hanley Effect, Dr. John Dyben and Dr. Rachel Docekal sit down with renowned family psychologist Dr. Michelle Sherman, a clinical psych...

02/06/2026

So grateful for this collaboration with my Canadian colleagues....

With insight from Dr. Michelle Sherman’s You Are Not Alone: A Teen's Guide to Living With a Parent Who Has a Mental Illness or History of Trauma, our latest downloadable resource in the Student Mental Health Toolkit explores what it’s like to live with a parent who has a mental illness.

You may experience mixed emotions or feel unsure how to cope or talk to others about what you’re going through. Remember, mental health challenges are not something to be ashamed of. This resource offers support to help you understand your emotions, find support, strengthen your relationship with your parent, and build resilience.

02/04/2026

So enjoyed collaborating with the Canadian-based Stigma-Free Mental Health Society to create this free resource for teens about parental mental illness. Michelle Sherman

Having a parent with a mental illness can bring up a lot of emotions, and you don’t have to face them alone. There’s no shame in mental health challenges. With the right support, you can care for yourself, strengthen your relationship, and build resilience along the way.

Sign up for full access to view our latest downloadable resource from the Student Mental Health Toolkit by Dr. Michelle Sherman, PhD, ABPP.
https://studentmentalhealthtoolkit.com/teens-corner/downloadable-resources/

Seeds of Hope Books

11/29/2025

Great tips on how to support others, especially family caregivers! Shared with permission of CareGivers World

08/31/2025

Grateful to Dr Tania Johnson at the Alberta, Canada-based Institute of Child Psychology, for this podcast/you tube conversation about supporting teens in navigating parental mental illness

Michelle Sherman
https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/helping-teens-navigate-a-parents-mental-health/

08/08/2025

Grateful to Anxiety and Depression Association of America - ADAA for featuring new books by author members, including "Loving someone with a mental illness or history of trauma." Thank you!

Michelle Sherman

New books by ADAA members offer practical, evidence-based strategies to help teens facing racial stress, individuals living with chronic illness, and families supporting loved ones with mental illness or trauma cope, heal, and thrive.

08/06/2025

Upcoming free event, open to all, by psychologist/author Dr. Aaron Brinen on living well with psychosis.

per the description, the session will address: "strategies for enhancing well-being, fostering recovery, and managing symptoms. It will highlight personal experiences, therapeutic approaches, and the importance of hope, identity, and supportive relationships. "

Join us as we welcome Aaron P. Brinen, PsyD (Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center) for the

07/17/2025

Important new study released today that can be reassuring for offspring of parents living with mental illness (& the parents themselves!).
Research using data from 3 million Danish individuals followed over several generations. Some key points:
🔷 92% of people with a first-degree relative with schizophrenia do not develop the illness themselves
🔷 85% of people with a first-degree relative with depression will not develop depression
🔷 Most cases of depression/schizophrenia occur in people without a family history of these illnesses

SO - YES, heredity is a factor, but it's complex, and many other factors likely play a role...

Michelle Sherman

Individuals with family members with a mental disorder face increased risks of the same disorder. From a population perspective, most mental disorders occur in individuals without affected close relatives, thus highlighting the need for prevention strategies which target the entire population.

06/24/2025

In this last week of PTSD Awareness month, happy to share this new article from the UK organization, WellDoing, based on Chapter 15 of our book, "Loving someone with a mental illness or history of trauma"

https://welldoing.org/article/10-tips-supporting-partner-who-has-ptsd-while-taking-care-yourself-the-same-time

Michelle Sherman

Supporting a partner with PTSD can be difficult to navigate. Michelle Sherman and DeAnne Sherman offer their 10 tips to help you offer the best support whilst taking care of yourself too

05/23/2025

Delighted to be a guest on this news segment on ABC News (Roanoke, VA).
Thanks for helping raise awareness of how to support youth whose parent has a mental illness! Michelle Sherman

05/14/2025

Great chat with yoga teacher/trainer, Lucas Rockwood YOGABODY

What's the difference between supporting a loved one managing mental illness and enabling? Tune in!

Michelle Sherman

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5r4pmvqqRm4loXsASfVCT9

03/20/2025

Happy to have "Loving Someone" now available as an audio book.

FREE for 1 month or $1 for 3 months....

https://www.audible.com/pd/Loving-Someone-with-a-Mental-Illness-or-History-of-Trauma-Audiobook/B0DZ7824SY?

Michelle Sherman

Check out this great listen on Audible.com. A compassionate, interactive guide filled with practical skills and essential information for adults who love someone with a mental illness or history of trauma. Family members and friends of adults with a mental illness often navigate difficult journeys.....