When someone develops a mental illness, the impact on the family is often profound. Families Coping with Mental Illness approaches these issues from the family's perspective, studying how they react to initial diagnosis, adjust to new circumstances, and cope with the situation. Through her own original research in the United States and Japan, Kawanishi presents a cross-cultural experience of mental illness that examines both psychological and sociological issues.
Key Features
- Cross-Cultural Insights: Explores mental illness through research conducted in the United States and Japan.
- Family Perspective: Focuses on how families react and adapt to a loved one's mental illness.
- Universal Themes: Identifies resilience, adaptability, and the strength of the family unit.
- First-Hand Accounts: Includes personal stories alongside analysis and discussion.
Additional Information
This book is suitable for all international fields engaging with diversity and mental health. It offers a unique viewpoint that will appeal to a wide audience of professionals and non-professionals from a variety of backgrounds.
