When Someone You Love Has a Mental Illness
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When Someone You Love Has a Mental Illness by Rebecca Woolis
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
Rebecca Woolis is the author of When Someone You Love Has a Mental Illness.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780874776959 |
| ISBN 10 | 0874776953 |
| Title | When Someone You Love Has a Mental Illness |
| Author | Rebecca Woolis |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Tarcher/Putnam,US |
| Year published | 1992-09-18 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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