When Someone You Love Has a Mental Illness: A Handbook for

When Someone You Love Has a Mental Illness: A Handbook for Family, Friends, and Caregivers, Revised and Expanded
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This indispensable book about love and mental health addresses the short-term, daily problems of living with a person with mental illness, as well as long-term planning and care. Of special note are the forty-three â€œQuick Reference Guidesâ€ about such topics as: responding to hallucinations, delusions, violence and anger; helping your loved one comply with treatment plans and medication; deciding if the person should live at home or in a facility; choosing a doctor and dealing with mental health professionals; handling the holidays and family activities; managing stress; helping siblings and adult children with their special concerns.

â€œMs. Woolis produced a handbook which is both practical and accessible, eminently useful for all of us who have a family member with a serious mental illness.â€ â€“E. Fuller Torrey, M.D., author of Surviving Schizophrenia

â€œRebecca Woolis presents easy-to-follow practical guidelines for coping with the multitude of problems that regularly confront families. In minutes the reader can find helpful suggestions for dealing with any problem that might arise.â€ â€“Christopher S. Amenson, Ph.D., Director, Pacific Clinics East
Country USA
Brand Tarcher
Manufacturer Penguin
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber Illustrated
Color White
ReleaseDate 1992-09-18
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780874776959

Country	USA
Brand	Tarcher
Manufacturer	Penguin
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	Illustrated
Color	White
ReleaseDate	1992-09-18
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780874776959

When Someone You Love Has a Mental Illness: A Handbook for Family, Friends, and Caregivers, Revised and Expanded