Caring for a Loved One with Mental Illness

If someone you love has mental illness, it is important for you, your loved one, and your loved one’s healthcare team to work together. You may also want to get other members of your family involved. Learn all you can about your loved one’s illness, and understand coping techniques and tips. Healthcare professionals may be able to offer suggestions and tips on how to control frustration, clearly communicate with your loved one, set boundaries, and more. Read more

 

Finding a Psychiatrist

If one of your family members has been diagnosed with mental illness, you can play an invaluable role by helping him or her find appropriate mental healthcare. One of the first things you may want to do is locate a primary mental healthcare provider – usually a psychiatrist – to oversee your loved one’s care. Read more

 

Recognizing a SAD Loved One

By Norman E. Rosenthal, M.D.

Does the person in your care feel blue when the dark days of winter approach? Do you see your loved one slowing down or having difficulty waking up in the morning? Read more

 

Understanding Depression

By Caring Today Magazine

Winston Churchill, war hero and statesman, called depression “the black dog.” Read more