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When Someone You Love Has a Mental Illness A Handbook for Family Friends and Caregivers Revised
by [Woolis, Rebecca]
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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 "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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- Penguin Brand
- Sep 18, 1992 Pub Date:
- 9780874776959 ISBN-13:
- 0874776953 ISBN-10:
- 336.0 pages Paperback
- English Language
- 8.22 in * 0.82 in * 5.49 in Dimensions:
- 1 lb Weight:
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