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[quote=Anonymous]I think you and your friend may benefit from reading a book called I'm Not Crazy, I Don't Need Help about dealing with family members with mental illnesses that make them unable to see that they are ill (primarily bipolar and schizophrenia). Medication compliance is a big issue--people will spit out their pills secretly because they don't like the side effects and don't believe they need help--but some anti-psychotic meds are available as long-lasting shots. Your friend may want to ask her son's doctors about this if she hasn't already. It sounds like your friend is aware of the drawbacks of a residential program. I'm not sure if her insurance would cover an intensive day program--basically 6 to 8 hours a day of therapy and programs to help those with mental illness while allowing them to live in their homes. [/quote]
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