13. Info for Families

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1. Educate yourself about your child's disorder. The reading list on this website is a good place to start.



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2. Keep records. Your child may be able to do this without your guidance but it is very important to keep a journal outlining symptoms, medications (including dosages), and information from psychiatrists and other mental health personnel. Often it takes a lot of experimenting to find the medication, or combination of medications that work best for a particular person.
3. Investigate resources.
4. Join a support group .



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5. Become an advocate for people with mental illnesses.