This blog shares a parent's firsthand experiences with their son's mental health issues, from initial illness manifestations to ongoing treatment complexities. The author, a psychiatrist, reflects on the challenging diagnostic processes, the difficulty in communicating with treatment providers, and the frustration of not having clear insights into their son's condition. Even with medication, there were recurrent episodes of hospitalization, and the parent emphasizes the critical need for comprehensive care partnerships to ensure better health outcomes and stability for individuals facing mental health challenges.
It was frustrating not to know how he was doing, although on the surface he seemed fine. He continued to work first at Creative Community Living Solutions...
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