Navigating Mental Health Challenges Together
SUPPORTING LOVED ONES
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As we conclude National Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to thank our writing team for collectively focusing on this theme and providing highly effective resources for our readers. We seek to provide information and solutions. There are several methods in which we may assists our family and friends who are suffering from mental illnesses. If you have a loved one who needs your assistance, you should practice healthy communication skills, active listening, and nonjudgment. We will provide some mental health counseling as well as national resources to assist you obtain treatment for yourself or others you care about.
The following information and services are available to help family members of those suffering from mental illness:
- Family Support Groups: The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) provides free support groups for family members of people living with mental illness. These sessions are guided by qualified facilitators who have family members who suffer from mental illness.
- Family-to-Family Education Program: Another resource given by NAMI, the Family-to-Family Education Program is a free, eight-session instructional program for family members of individuals living with mental illness. Understanding mental illness, communication skills, problem-solving approaches, and self-care are among the subjects covered in the curriculum.
- Mental Health America: Mental Health America is a non-profit organization that provides services and assistance to families impacted by mental illness. Their website has information on how to locate support groups, how to communicate to a loved one about mental illness, and self-care recommendations.
- NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health): The NIMH offers services and information on mental health to people and families. Their website contains information about various forms of mental disease, treatment alternatives, and ideas for helping a loved one who is suffering from mental illness.
- American Psychological Association (APA): The APA provides services for families of people with mental illnesses, such as strategies for coping with stress and managing emotions, information on different forms of mental disease, and links to further resources.
Be aware that obtaining professional assistance from a mental health specialist may also benefit family members of those suffering from mental illness. A mental health care practitioner may give support, counseling, and coping strategies for your circumstance, making life easier for everyone concerned.
Here is a list of national helplines for mental health issues:
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1–800–273–8255 (US) or 988
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 (US)
- SAMHSA National Helpline: 1–800–662-HELP (4357) (US)
- Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention: 1–833–456–4566 (Canada)
- Kids Help Phone: 1–800–668–6868 (Canada)
- Mind Infoline: 0300 123 3393 (UK)
- Samaritans: 116 123 (UK)
- Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 (Australia)
- Beyond Blue Support Service: 1300 22 4636 (Australia)
- Lifeline New Zealand: 0800 543 354 (New Zealand)
Depression is a serious and incapacitating mental health disorder that can affect a whole family. It is characterized by persistent emotions of despair and pessimism, as well as a loss of interest or enjoyment in activities that formerly offered fulfillment or pleasure. Depression can impede a person’s capacity to function in everyday life, including job, relationships, and physical health. Sleep habits, energy levels, attention span, and appetite have all been reported to be affected by depression. Depression has an impact on suicide. Suicidal thoughts and ideas are more common among persons who are depressed; please seek counseling or assist someone you know who is experiencing suicidal thoughts.
© Indirah Ambrose
(The data in this article was sourced with the help of OpenAi. We have used Google to confirm the phone numbers and resources provided are accurate & current.)
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