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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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Founded in January 2009, the Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health is part of the Department of Psychiatry in the School of Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Addressing quality of care and workforce development issues in North Carolina's mental health system, the Center and its clinical programs are supported by a three-year grant from The Duke Endowment, as well as Cross Area Services Program (CASP) funds. The program operates in conjunction with multiple university, state, and community-based partners.
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