Whether or not you, a friend, or a family member are dealing with a mental health issue, here are some tips to reduce stress during the holidays. Make yourself a priority and identify what you really want to do. For instance, you might want to spend the entire day with your family or just stop in for
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“The sooner you seek help the greater your chance of recovery.”
We talked to one of our patients recently, and one question that came up was, “What would you tell your younger self, now that you have been through treatment?” We find many of these statements to be so insightful and hope they may be useful if you find yourself in a situation where you may have
How to Talk to a Friend About Psychosis
Ok, I know I need to talk to my friend about psychosis, but what do I actually say? Here are some useful phrases to help get the conversation started, and some things that you should never say. “I’ve noticed that you haven’t been acting like yourself lately. I’m worried about you, is something going on?”
How to Support a Friend with Psychosis
Too often people respond negatively or dismissively when someone discloses they have a mental health disorder like psychosis.