Serious Mental Illness and the Family: The Practitioner's Guide

The serious mental illness of a close relative can be devastating to a family, who have to cope not only with the emotional impact of such an illness, but - in today's 'care in the community' society - they are often the cornerstone of the support system. This volume describes new models and methods of professional practice which can help these families cope with their feelings as well as their responsibilities. 374 pages.