Tips for Helping a Loved One Dealing with Mental Health Issues
May is National Mental Health Awareness month. Now is a good time to remember that those dealing with mental health issues are not alone. Everyone needs help from time to time. If someone you know is struggling, your support can be key to getting them the treatment they need.
“As a society, when we start viewing mental illness the same way we view physical illness, we’ll reduce the stigma that prevents people from seeking the help they need,” said Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Andrea Cutler, APRN, from HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic.