What to Do When a Loved One Refuses Mental Health Treatment.
It’s tough when someone you care about—maybe they’re dealing with depression, bipolar disorder, or addiction—won’t get help. You can see they need support, but you feel stuck and helpless. The reality is, you can’t force anyone over 18 into treatment unless they’re a danger to themselves or others, or they’re experiencing psychosis. So what can you do?
References:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/view-the-mist/201610/when-someone-refuses-treatment
It’s tough when someone you care about—maybe they’re dealing with depression, bipolar disorder, or addiction—won’t get help. You can see they need support, but you feel stuck and helpless. The reality is, you can’t force anyone over 18 into treatment unless they’re a danger to themselves or others, or they’re experiencing psychosis. So what can you do?
References:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/view-the-mist/201610/when-someone-refuses-treatment
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