When Someone You Love Has a Mental Illness

When Someone You Love Has a Mental Illness
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 337
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ISBN-10 : 9780874776959
ISBN-13 : 0874776953
Rating : 4/5 (953 Downloads)

Book Synopsis When Someone You Love Has a Mental Illness by : Rebecca Woolis

Download or read book When Someone You Love Has a Mental Illness written by Rebecca Woolis and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1992-09-18 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 “Quick Reference Guides” 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. “Ms. 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.” –E. Fuller Torrey, M.D., author of Surviving Schizophrenia “Rebecca 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.” –Christopher S. Amenson, Ph.D., Director, Pacific Clinics East


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