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Emotional & Mental Well-Being

Supporting a Loved One with Mental Health Challenges

Educational Content: Supporting someone with mental health challenges involves understanding their condition, offering empathy, and encouraging professional help. Effective support can enhance their recovery and strengthen your relationship.

 

Action Items:

Educate Yourself: Learn about your loved one’s specific mental health condition.

Communicate Openly: Listen without judgment and validate their feelings.

Encourage Treatment: Support their engagement with therapy or medical care.

Set Boundaries: Maintain your own well-being by setting healthy boundaries.

 

Recommended Resources:

Books: *The Family Guide to Mental Health Care* by Lloyd I. Sederer

Websites: Mental Health America – Supporting a Loved One

Apps: 7 Cups – offers support and resources for caregivers

Just Check In, is a mobile application that notifies users with a Wellness DailyCheck-In, and sends a text alert to their emergency contacts if they have not ‘checked in.’ Our objective is to ensure that those living alone feel safe, while providing peace of mind also for those who care for them.  A simple reminder to connect with others can help you to remember that you are loved, cared for, and most importantly, not alone.