Managing Behaviors

Mental Health Stigma

Mental Health Problems Misunderstood by Public Many people misunderstand the nature of mental illness. Movies, novels, and myths tell of

Hallucinations Hallucinations occur with mental and physical illnesses, often due to medications, low oxygen, or trauma. Therefore, don’t assume

Delusions Like hallucinations, delusions are difficult for both the caregiver and the family member to handle because they seem real.

Ways to Cope with Sundowning As you review the videos presented below you will discover that how you cope with

Approaching Someone Who Is Angry When someone with dementia or a mental illness is angry, they may not think clearly.

To Help Someone Who Is Depressed, You Need to Be Able to Recognize the Signs of Depression Sometimes a person

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Tips on How to Respond Quickly If Suicide Plans Are In Process If

Myths About Suicidal Thoughts People who talk about suicide won’t really do it.Almost everyone who commits suicide has given some

Why Someone has Suicidal Thoughts Most people start having suicidal thoughts when they are desperate to escape suffering that has

Handling Feelings of Depression Having feelings of depression affects millions of people. Both the caregiver and the care receiver suffer

Coping with Anger and Aggression Many family caregivers provide care to family members who have dementia (i.e., someone with memory

Sundowning Sundowning Confusion Starts in the Early Afternoon Sundowning comes by its name because it’s a behavior seen in many