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The Sibling's Guide to Mental Illness, by Rethink
When you first understand that your brother or sister is having mental health problems it can come as a huge shock, and feel very upsetting and confusing. This guide tells you more about mental illness and what it means.It covers: the early stages of mental illness; what psychosis is; how mental illness is treated; how family and friends may feel; dealing with difficult situations and behaviours; and moving on and the future.
Published 2007
The guide can be obtained by contacting Rethink on 0845 456 0455 or downloaded as a PDF from their website www.rethink.org