What Do Supporters Need to Know?
Everything! When a loved one is diagnosed with a severe mental illness, it is both shocking and obvious. We need as much guidance as possible unless we are familiar with the brain disease. We need to understand the nature of the illness, the treatment options, protocols for safety, and general information for moving forward.
Table of Contents
Anosognosia p. 4
LEAP Program p. 5
Active Listening Kills p. 11
LEAP Review p. 19
Feedback Loop p. 23
Bipolar Disorders/Schizophrenia p. 26
Symptom Management p. 30
Safety Planning p. 44
Crisis Intervention p. 50
About Suicide as Symptom p. 53
Resources p. 55