Responding to Concerned Family Members during a Mental Health Crisis: Reflections on a Critical IncidentOn February 28, 2015, Ms. Jodi Hall-Gadshian, a 32-year-old registered nurse and mother of a...Oliver, John E.Developments in Mental Health Law...
I found the book easy to access, breaking down the onerous maze from mental health crisis to diagnosis to treatment, as well as the barriers that often come about, including housing and legal ones. Even the best of case workers can become frustrated as walls are hit ...
Is it appropriate to involve family in my mental health journey? That said, it’s not always appropriate. In most cases, you can decide whether you want to involve a given family member in your care, and your provider can help you decide if involving them may be helpful if you’re not...
This chapter explores the perspectives of mental health and human service workers on psychiatric coercion, as well as the perspectives and experiences of family members. While it is essential to acknowledge the complicity of many mental health workers in
When a health crisis hits, there's a huge shift in perception around your career and your life as a whole. It puts your world entirely in perspective. Whether it's your own health, or the declining health or even loss of a family member-- it changes how you think and feel about ever...
For example, emotional abusers may insist on tightly controlling where a partner goes and what they do, or they might “set up” a family member for abuse by shaming or humiliating them in public or social situations. In some cases, abusers might assume emotional control over their partners...
This blog explores how you, as a family member or friend, can be a vital ally in providingmental health support. It’s about recognizing when someone might need help, encouraging them to seek professional guidance, and being a steady source of love and encouragement. With your support, heali...
While Moorer Charley's family said he was having a mental health episode, the Richland County Sheriff's Department said the 911 call did not identify Moorer Charley as a person experiencing a mental health crisis. "I tried to tell them that I've been dealing with him for a long time, ...
In turn, this may reduce the burden of care of the service user and so, reduce the family member's need for support or care regarding their own needs. A concerning response from a minority (16%) of par- ticipants was that they had received 'nothing' from the mental health services. ...
While some families may choose to participate in therapy together, other families may not have the cooperation of all family members. Or some individuals might experience family problems or challenging childhood events but hope to resolve them without another family member present. In these cases,...