Table 1 Eligibility criteria
Study 1 (n = 8) | Study 2 (n = 10) |
|---|---|
Biological mother | Biological mother |
Over 18 years of age | Over 18 years of age |
Self-identifies as experiencing mental illness; | Self-identifies as experiencing mental illness; |
Not currently under acute care (e.g., inpatient care) for mental Illness | Self-identifies as being able to balance mothering with mental health recovery |
One or more children removed by child protection services more than 2 years prior to the interview. | Not currently involved with child protection or crisis services (including acute care). |