Family · Parents & Caregivers
Helping a family member — Mental Health America toolkit
Practical scripts, planning worksheets, and warning-sign checklists for the person trying to help.
Mental Health America6 min read
MHA's family-facing hub is organized around the moments most caregivers actually face: 'I think something is wrong,' 'they refuse help,' 'they are in the hospital,' 'they are coming home.'
Each section links to free screening tools, a treatment locator, and the I'm-not-okay scripts that make the first conversation easier.
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A note on this article
Mental Hum publishes general education, not medical advice. If something here reflects your own experience, please consider speaking to a clinician. If you are in crisis, call or text 988.