Dealing with mental illness in the family can be stressful for everyone involved. Everyone in the family can benefit from developing good stress management skills. These include:
In today's busy world, you may think you do not have time to do these things. But if you can make them part of your daily schedule, you will find that you are better able to do the things you need to do and to meet life's challenges. Recognize when you need to take a break, and help other family members do the same.
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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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