If someone you care about has a mental illness

It can be like an emotional roller coaster ride. Sometimes you may feel angry, sad, embarrassed, afraid or even guilty. At other times, you'll also feel proud of your family member for how well they are dealing with the illness.

But it will always be necessary for you to take care of yourself, so here are some things you can do.

Learn more about mental illness - Take the Quiz. Sometimes just knowing that you are not alone can make all the difference - help yourself while helping others and Tell Your Story. You can also help yourself while helping others by becoming a volunteer or by finding a mentor - Reach Out.

Coping

• Coping Skills
• Talk to an Adult

Take the Quiz

Tell Your Story

• Tell a Story
• Read a Story

Reach Out

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