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Author: Elizabeth Stephens

7 Communications Tips for Families Coping with Mental Illness

Persons with brain disorders can have problems with realities, be fearful, agitated and withdrawn, use poor judgment, have little motivation or empathy for you, and believe their delusions. It is difficult for family members to witness the effects of mental illness

Elizabeth Stephens October 30, 2019December 15, 2020 Blog, Families Read more

11 Ways You Can Make Space for the Mental Illness Visiting Your Family

I like to share this quote with family members who love someone with a mental health condition: “Ask not what disease the person has, but what person the disease has.” —Sir William Osler Remember: you did not cause the illness,

Elizabeth Stephens October 11, 2019December 15, 2020 Uncategorized Read more
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