Caring for Ourselves and Others
Contents:
1. Articles/Fact Sheets:
How to Cope When a Loved One Has a Serious Mental Illness
This article talks about ways to cope when a family member is suffering from a serious mental illness and how to find support.
Supporting a Family Member with Serious Mental Illness
This article discusses how to provide help and support to a family member who has a serious mental illness.
2. Videos:
The Best Way to Help Is Often Just to Listen (Video | Audio)
In this Ted Talk, Sophie Andrews explains how the act of listening is often the best way to help someone.
Transcripts Available: English, Romanian, Spanish, Persian
Each Mind Matters: Oscar's Story
Dr. Oscar Wright talks about how it felt to have a child to be diagnosed with a mental illness. This video also explores stigma, specifically within the African American community, and tools for recovery.