When a Loved One Won't Seek Mental Health Treatment: How to Promote Recovery and Reclaim Your Family's Well-Being

Melanie VanDyke PhD, Gary Mitchell LCSW, Heidi J. Pollard RN MSN, Gloria Mathis PhD, and C. Alec Pollard PhD
New Harbinger Publications
2024
Target Audience
Consumer
About the Book

Escape the Family Trap and Support Mental Health Recovery

Having a family member with mental illness who refuses treatment can feel like being stuck in a never-ending struggle. Trying to help might make things worse, while pushing for change often meets resistance.

What You’ll Learn

  • How your actions might unintentionally keep problems going
  • Ways to encourage healthy behaviors without causing conflict
  • Strategies to prepare your whole family emotionally and practically

Why This Book Helps

  • Offers clear, proven methods based on years of clinical experience
  • Introduces the Family Well-Being Approach to guide recovery
  • Provides support for families feeling overwhelmed by a loved one’s refusal to get help

If you’re ready to break free from frustration and help your loved one toward recovery, this book gives you the tools and hope to take back control of your life.

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