I also give a nod to taking them with you to therapy.

Visit your local Mental Health Association chapter. Arm yourself with all you can find regarding resources, flyers, pamphlets, etc. They might even be able to put you on to a family support group you could encourage your parents to attend with you.

Is there a support group pertinent to your mental illness. I belong to a mood disorders group and we encourage new members to bring family or support persons to a meeting. I think many get relief out of seeing how many people with mental illness can lead regular lives - and the importance of good family support in their doing so.

It may just be time to be blunt with them. When mom makes some outrageous comment about mental illness that is your cue to say, "Hey mom, stop right there, you couldn't be further from the truth."

Bon chance!