Resources for Families
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Anyone struggling with mental health deserves support. If you believe your loved one is in need of mental health support, including one-on-one treatment, immediate care, or outpatient support, Mental Health Hope offers the guidance necessary.
If you believe your loved one is going to hurt themselves or is at risk of suicide, call 988 immediately for guidance.
How to Support Your Loved One with Mental Health Disorders
The challenges of mental health disorders are that they do not just impact one person. They play a role in the life of every member of the family. You may want to find a way to help your loved one with the care and support they need.
You can contact Mental Health Hope now for the support you need right away. Our team can offer guidance in getting your family member treatment.
Consider these mental health resources for families for guidance and support.
American Academy of Pediatrics
At the American Academy of Pediatrics website, you’ll find tools that can help you support your child with mental health concerns. You’ll learn about healthy mental development and strategies you can apply to your day.
Look for their downloadable guides on:
- Managing anxiety
- Activities to help with teen anxiety
- Managing depression and sadness
- Managing disruptive or aggressive behaviors
- Managing inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity
These are free guides you can download from the website and start using them.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness
One of the most important resources available to those who want to help their loved one is the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). They offer guidance and support resources to help you with your loved one at any age, including:
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- Learning to help your child and family through mental health disorders
- Supporting recovery in substance use disorders
- Maintaining healthy relationships
It’s also important to have tools available to help you navigate the complications that your family member’s mental health needs have on your own well-being. NAMI offers resources to help you care for yourself, even when you’re facing intense stress and struggles.
Crisis prevention help is also available. If you are worried about your loved one’s risks for factors such as the following, consider these resources from NAMI:
Finding support close to home is an option as well. At NAMI, you can complete an 8-session educational program for family members and other loved ones who have someone in their lives with mental illness. This is a fully free program.
Additional Ways to Get Help for Your Loved One
Finding help for your family can seem overwhelming, especially if you are just starting on the path of managing mental illness. A variety of resources can help you that may be close to home.
- Talk to your family member’s doctor. Make sure they know what is happening with your loved one, including the state of their overall mental health. If you do not feel comfortable speaking to your loved one’s doctor in person, reach out to them privately.
- Look to the local health department. Many modern health departments offer comprehensive mental health support and groups that can offer some guidance for you within the community.
- Reach out to local religious organizations you may be a member of to learn about programs and support groups within the community.
- Turn to your health insurance for guidance on available programs and services within the area. Many policies offer supportive services even without a formal diagnosis.
- Determine if your local community rec center, senior center, or other facilities offer group events and supportive programs. Looking for peer groups like this can support your needs as you navigate mental health disorders.
With a variety of resources available to you, getting help is possible. Finding support for families like this takes some time, and you will need to consider the benefits of turning to professional counseling even for yourself.
Let Mental Health Hope Offer Guidance to You Today
When you are facing challenges in everyday life, it’s time to consider professional treatment and support. At Mental Health Hope, we provide you with the resources you need in tough times. Contact us now, learn more about the type of care we can offer to you, and get into a treatment program that facilitates your long-term recovery and that of your family members.
Contact Mental Health Hope today to learn more about the services we offer and how we can help you navigate mental health treatment options close to home.
