How do I convence a family member to seek mental help?
I was dx with bi-polar 4 over 8 months ago, am now on limitcal, trazadone and verpimil. My sister makes me look calm I have joked with her about her being bi-polar, but I truly belive she is, she gave her son a black eye and kicked him out, she will be great one minute and raving and hitting people the next, as of now we are not talking because I refuse to deal with her madness, I have my own to deal with, I am worried she may harm someone or herself, my brother-in-law knows there is something wrong with her yet, he too refuses to except the facts and make her seek help.
Why does Hollywood keep making movies about mental illness?
I saw It's Kind of a Funny Story, that movie was ****, I saw part of Perks of Being a Wallflower, I couldn't finish it. All Hollywood does is glamorize mental illness, like in IKOAFS the guy goes to a mental hospital and finds love and he's okay after that, of course he also found out that he's talented, but Emma Robert's character (not an Emma Roberts fan anyway) she was suddenly cured once she met him, I've never been in love, but I'm pretty sure that's not how it works. Also, how are these people getting gfs/bfs, is their "awkwardness" or "quirks" cute. No one thinks my awkwardness is cute, people just want to know what the **** is wrong with me. The thing that pisses me off the most about these movies though, is that they show upsides to mental illness, or "perks" you could say. I can safely say, there are rarely any perks, if there are any, I haven't come across any yet. I feel like it's becoming a fad to have some kind of mental illness so people will feel sorry for you, or at least that's what I think. I don't know, I just don't understand, if Hollywood is going to portray mental illness they could at least do it right.
How to help adult brother with serious mental illness?
This is an extremely difficult position you are in here and my heart goes out to you in still loving and caring about your brother despite the trouble he has brought to you. It's not at all clear what is wrong with him which doesn't help. If he's in trouble with the police it would definitely help to provide a doctor's letter stating he has a specific illness. It's hardly surprising he's ill from what you share of his early childhood and the way he has been treated by your father in particular. The disability claim has definitely got a specific answer to the question of what is wrong and knowing what that is would help and a copy of the form would be even better. If he's been diagnosed with a catalogue of things including schizophrenia I'd latch onto that as psychosis is a symptom of a few serious mental illnesses including very specifically schizophrenia. Maybe with obsessions he also has OCD? Is that likely? Paranoid schizophrenia perhaps? They can seem to have obsessions with things at times. Even a letter from the social worker saying he has obsessions as a result of his paranoid schizophrenia would be good. At some stage that may force inpatient help and if necessary forced medications that may eventually improve the situation and he may feel clearer than he has ever before in his life. It's worth a shot. Why not call the SW up and sound like you already know he has paranoid schizophrenia and can she get a letter to the police to resolve this. After they agree to send it call the police yourself and ask if they are aware that he has schizophrenia that affects the way he behaves. They may let him out but really it would be better if they took him direct to the psych ward to be held under the Mental Health Act for treatment. The police may be very happy to pass him on and get rid of the problem for them! Particularly if there is no concrete eidence he commited a crime. Give it a shot it's his best bet for getting well. Ever. Best wishes Joy
Why are women more prone to being diagnosed with mental disorders than men?
women go through alot more than men do in many ways in life. We are more sensitive, and more needy but that's cause were more sensitive. Most men don't think to much about anything. Women analize everything and as a result we end up stressed out big time.
How can I discreetly get help for depression?
I have dealt with depression and anxiety since high school. While my parents did find me a therapist to "cure" me, they themselves did little to help at home. My mental state was seen as something that I caused, and if I wasn't getting better, then that was because I simply wasn't trying. Although this is brief, it's just a short taste of why I put the word "discreet" in my question. I am now 20 years old, a full time college student still living with my parents. My depression and anxiety have somewhat spiraled out of control in the past year, and I haven't been able to bring myself to get help. But I need it, and it's not something I can simply cope with anymore. I need help desperately. And I am lost. I fear turning towards my parents again for help and want to get it myself. If anyone can help me with this, I would be grateful.
How do you convince a loved one who has a delusional disorder to seek help?
> How do you convince a loved one who has a delusional disorder to seek help?This is a terribly difficult situation. By definition, delusional people hold deep convictions about factually incorrect beliefs.Some people with delusions are paranoid, and believe that various agencies or people are ‘out to get them’.People with paranoid delusions lack insight and are deeply suspicious. Generally, these folks are extremely resistant to ‘receiving help’Other delusional people believe they are god-like or have special powers. People with these ‘delusions of grandeur’ believe they are enlightened and have a special message to spread to others. They, too, are almost aleays deeply resistant to ‘help’, as they do not identify as ill.In my professional experience, it is virtually impossible to convince a delusional person to seek help voluntarily.Although some families try to ‘trick’ the person into seeking help or taking medication, I don’t support these types of interventions.Usually, people suffering from delusions are involuntarily committed ( by family, therapists, or police) to a psychiatric unit where they receive anti-psychotic medication and appropriate mental health treatment.Once the psychotic delusion abates, folks may be more amenable to treatment and may re-gain insight and reality testingInvoluntary commitment can be quite upsetting for all involved. However, it’s very frequently the only route to get a delusional person the help they need and deserve.Delusional people can and do become violent and may require a police escort to the hospital.If you or a loved one is in crisis, please contact 911 (in the states) or present at your local emergency room.How to Help Someone With Schizophrenia Get TreatmentAssisted and Involuntary Treatment for SchizophreniaThis answer does not substitute for consultation with a licensed healthcare provider. Please contact your physician or psychiatrist with any questions/ concerns about medical or mental health issues.
Has public advocacy for mental health issues been successful in making help more readily available to those in need?
I have seen posters and newspaper articles spreading awareness on what depression is and to encourage people to seek help. Usually, they list symptoms and then they end with a message to seek help if you feel that way or you know someone who does. I find that these campaigns have a limited ability to change people's perceptions of the stigma of being labeled as "mentally ill" or "mentally unstable". (And this is important for people to be willing to seek help or encourage their loved ones to do so.) Why? First, there are so many types of mental illnesses, but only depression gets the attention. So many other mental illnesses escape. Second, we are kept in the dark what goes on during treatment and therapy. Perhaps it's to protect the identities of the patients. But how can we dispel the stigma of mental illnesses when so much of it is shrouded in darkness? For example, your friendly neighbourhood GP is able to prescribe medication for mental illnesses, did you know that? Treatment is so accessible, yet the man on the street probably doesn't even know this information. I think public advocacy can work on these points to better bring help to those who need it: Publicize other mental conditions like PTSD, OCD, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders etc. We have done a lot for depression sufferers, can we proceed now to also help other groups? Increase awareness so that these other groups can also get the help they need. Publicize success stories of people who are treated and made dramatic improvements after being diagnosed and treated. This is the way to dispel stigma. Show people that treatment works. Tell them what it involves. Remove that mistaken idea that this is something to be shameful about. Insurance schemes should include mental illnesses! Attitudes must be changed regarding whether mental illnesses are real health problems or not and whether they deserve as much attention and coverage as physical ones.