Items Tagged With “Caregivers”

All children experience some anxiety; this is normal and expected. For example, when left alone at preschool for the first time, many children will show distress; a young child with his or her own room may develop a fear of the dark. Such anxiety becomes a problem when it interrupts a child’s normal activities, like attending school and making friends or sleeping. Persistent and intense anxiety that disrupts daily routine is a mental health problem that requires help.

Social media get a bad rap, and sometimes, it's deserved. But I found something wonderful in Facebook I never expected.

If you are a caregiver of someone with a mental illness, it is normal to feel unprepared or confused on how to help them. Feelings of inadequacy are common, but remember...you are not alone and there is always professional help available.

The following information, forms and documents will assist your loved one to have a voice in their care and an equal opportunity in work, treatment, school, and everyday life as they live with a mental illness.

There are 60 million Americans who provide unpaid care to a family member, friend or neighbor who has a physical or mental illness.  This number is expected to increase over the next few years as the baby boomer generation ages into their senior years.

Individuals living with a mental illness may feel that they are not in control of their lives and are not able to make choices for themselves. As an individual with a mental illness is empowered to participate in their recovery, their mental health is more likely to improve. The idea of empowering individuals with a mental illness to direct their own treatment and make their own decisions is considered self-determination.  

Wouldn’t it be great if we never had to second guess ourselves as parents? Wouldn’t it be great if we could always feel confident in our parenting role?