RESOURCES

The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide

D. Miklowitz

Book shares proven strategies for managing bipolar or supporting a loved one.

Related lessons in the Akin Family Program

Treatment refusal
Learn why people avoid treatment and how your family can approach this issue.

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CBT for Psychosis: Approaches Families Can Use
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