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A Family Guide to Severe Mental Illness
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A Family Guide to Severe Mental Illness
Table of Contents
Introduction
I. The Brain and How it Works
What is Mental Illness?
What Does the Brain Do?
How Does the Brain Work?
II. What Are Mood Disorders?
Major Depression
Major Depression and Brain Function
Possible Causes of Major Depression
Medication for Major Depression
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder and Brain Function
Possible Causes of Bipolar Disorder
Medication for Bipolar Disorder
III. What Are Psychotic Disorders
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia and Brain Function
Possible Causes of Schizophrenia
Medication for Schizophrenia
IV. Treatment Strategies for Mental Illness
Medication
Hospitalization
Partial Hospitalization or Day Treatment
Electroconvulsive Therapy
Psychotherapy
Family Support
Case Management
Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Vocational Rehabilitation
V. How Mental Illness Affects the Family
Crisis
Acceptance
Grief and Loss
Isolation
Individual Response
VI. How Families Can Help
Creating Structure
Limiting Stress
Communication Skillls
Dealing with Crises: Suicide, Violence, or Substance Abuse
Long-term Planning
Advocacy
Recognizing Relapse
VII. Taking Care of Yourself
Maintaining Balance
Setting Limits
Stress Management
VIII. Legal Issues
Confidentiality
Inpatient Commitment
Outpatient Commitment
Right to Refuse Treatment
Guardianship
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