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

When Someone You Love Has a Mental Illness addresses 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. SC, 232 pages.