When Someone You Love Has a Mental Illness by Rebecca Woolis

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.

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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.