by | | Expert Interviews, Information for Family Caregivers, Paying for Treatment, Tips for Caregivers
Picture this. Your loved one has experienced a mental health emergency. After a terrifying ride in the ambulance and subsequent hospital stay, your loved one comes home. A month or two later, the bills come and services that you thought were covered were not. If you...
by | | Mental Health News, Tips for Caregivers
If you have decided that it’s time to find your own therapist, you have taken an important first step towards balancing your wellness with supporting your loved one. Realistically, the process for finding one may not be easy. From working with insurance to physically...
by | | Information for Family Caregivers, Tips for Caregivers
The holiday season is often filled with fun and family, but it can also be stressful. A 2018 survey found that an overwhelming majority (88%) of those surveyed feel stressed when celebrating the holidays. Family dynamics play a major factor in how much you and your...
by | | Mental Health News, Teen, Tips for Caregivers
Pride month is a time for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies to come together in solidarity to celebrate and embrace identity. We want to remind our families and caregivers that your support and acceptance of your loved one’s sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or...
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Does someone you care about have bipolar disorder? Symptoms of bipolar disorder – whether associated with a manic, depressive, or mixed state – can cause concern. With some basic information about bipolar disorder, knowledge of resources and interpersonal...
by | | Information for Family Caregivers, Tips for Caregivers
Tips for staying well These behaviors contribute to a person with bipolar disorder staying well Maintaining regular sleep and awake cycle Staying on medications Monitoring moods and symptoms, often with the aid of a caregiver who will support them in consulting their...
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