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112: When a Loved One Won’t Seek Mental Health Treatment with Dr. Alec Pollard
Sep 23, 2024
Dr. Alec Pollard, a seasoned clinical psychologist and co-author of a book on aiding families with resistant loved ones, shares invaluable insights. He discusses the 'Family Well-Being Approach' and how appropriate support can foster recovery. Pollard highlights the dangers of enabling behaviors versus healthy accommodations and emphasizes the importance of creating incentives for treatment engagement. He also touches on self-care for caregivers, illustrating the delicate balance between aiding loved ones and maintaining one's own mental health.
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- Families often feel helpless and frustrated when loved ones resist mental health treatment, highlighting the need for understanding and healthy support strategies.
- Recovery avoidance complicates treatment as accommodating behaviors may inadvertently perpetuate resistance, underscoring the importance of balancing support with promoting independence.
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