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Index
A Note to eBook Readers
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Finding Out What Is Wrong
Recognizing the Signs of Mental Illness
What Causes Behavioral Problems?
The Advantages of Early Recognition
The Signs of Mental Illness
Case Vignettes
Family Action Plan
Family Discussion
Why You Need to Speak Openly and Without Blame
Speaking to Your Relative About Your Concerns for the First Time
Fear of Discussion
Talk to Your Loved One
The Different Types of Mental Disorders
Mental Disorders Among Children and Adolescents
Mental Disorders in Late Adolescence and Adulthood
Mood Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Schizophrenia-Spectrum Disorders
Impulse Control Disorders
Personality Disorders
Somatoform Disorders
Substance Abuse Disorders
Other Disorders
Getting Familiar with Mental Disorders
Diagnosis and Treatment
Getting a Diagnosis
Beginning Your Search
Who Is Qualified to Diagnose Mental Illness?
How Mental Illnesses Are Diagnosed— The Clinical Evaluation
Reasons for Uncertainty in Diagnosing Mental Illness
Alternative Explanations You Might Receive for Behavioral Problems
Distinguishing Between Substance Abuse and Other Mental Illnesses
The Family’s Role in the Diagnostic Process
What If Your Relative Is Reluctant to Seek a Diagnosis?
Seeking Involuntary Treatment for Your Loved One
Resources for Finding Qualified Diagnosticians
Finding the Help Your Loved One Needs
Medications
Who Benefits from Prescription Psychiatric Medications?
How Psychiatric Medications Work
Types of Psychiatric Medications
Medical Treatment
Monitoring Your Loved One’s Treatment
Serious Mental Illness and Denial
Going Off Meds
What About a Person’s Right to Refuse Psychiatric Medications?
Why Some People Refuse to Take Psychiatric Medications
Medication Can Help Mend the Mind
Therapy and Rehabilitation
Medication and Rehabilitation
Types of Therapy and Rehabilitation Programs
Therapy Programs for Anxiety Disorders and Depression
Therapies and Rehabilitation That May Help with Any Type of Mental Illness
Factors That Can Influence Treatment Success
Case Vignettes
How to Find Therapy and Rehabilitation Programs for Your Relative
Exploring Therapy and Rehabilitation Options
Long-Term Strategies for Maintaining Wellness
Successful Communication
Symptoms That Affect Interpersonal Communication
How to Improve Communication with Someone Who Has a Mental Illness
Other Communication Suggestions
Communicating Well with Your Loved One
Living Your Own Life
What If Your Relative Continues to Be Symptomatic?
Achieving a Balance
Stages of Coping
The Illness Is Your Relative’s—Not Yours
Steps to Make Sure You Get Your Own Needs Met
Maintaining Your Own Well-Being Helps Your Relative
Some Tips from Other Families
Getting Your Life Back
A Long-Term Wellness List
Keep the List Nearby
The Ten Components
Nine Fundamental Steps to Recognizing and Managing Mental Illness
Medications for Mental Disorders
Resources
Mental Health Organizations
References
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