Families Caring for People Diagnosed as Mentally Ill

Résumé du livre

Intended for anyone involved with caring for mentally ill patients in the community this review examines what it is like to live with someone who has been diagnosed as mentally ill. It looks at what is known from previous literature about an often stressful situation and breaks new ground by relating that knowledge to existing work on informal care. It gives comprehensive coverage to otherwise scattered research findings and concentrates on three main areas: the impact on the family; what makes life easier for some carers than others; and formal services.