If you have a loved one, a spouse, adult child, or other family member, who is experiencing a mental health crisis such as schizophrenia, delusion, hearing voices, mania, depression, or catatonia, you need help right now. Your loved one might be resistant to treatment. You may feel helpless watching them struggle. And you may question whether you can handle the myriad everyday practical and emotional challenges ahead. It's important to know that you are not alone. Authors Katherine Ponte and Izzy Goncalves have been there. They are there. During Katherine's ongoing eighteen-year recovery from severe bipolar disorder and depsression, her husband Izzy has been her primary support. In this unique guide, the authors share a wealth of insight, including what helps and what doesn't, and powerful tools you can use to support your loved one. You'll also find essential strategies to ensure that you stay healthy, well wrested, and resilient as you embark on this journey toward recovery together. -Backmatter.
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