what to do if someone you love has a mental illness (ways to help them AND yourself)

[sky_mapping]

The National Institutes of Mental Health reports that one in every four adults - approximately 57.7 million Americans - experience a mental health disorder in a given year. One in four, and that’s just the U.S.! And for every person in the world diagnosed with a mental disorder there is at least one, probably more, trying to help, cope and support

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[sammarium]

Unfortunately, some people will never have supportive families and I am one of those people.

You list seems helpful to others though.

[sky_mapping]

Yes, that is unfortunate. Do you have a "chosen" family of friends? If not, may be a support group would be helpful?

*hugs*

[sammarium]

I don't really have any friends, it's just me, my cat/rat and the internet. I'm a hermit.

I have a therapist now so that's sort of like a support group.

[sky_mapping]

oh, so you decided to stick with the therapist? Hows that going???? I know you had had reservations and said that you did not like talking about yourself.

I know I don't know you very well...we only just met...but I am friendly and always around if you need to talk.
Just saying...

Thanks!

[bugitha]

I'm so glad you posted this. I have applied for a job interviewing mentally ill clients to evaluate what state services they might be eligible for. Outside of having a couple of friends with mental health issues, I don't really have a lot of knowledge or experience with this. I don't even know if I will be called for an interview but I want to learn more anyway. This looks like a good starting point for learning more.

Re: Thanks!

[sky_mapping]

I'm glad you found this helpful!