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Tips for Supporting a Loved One Living With Schizophrenia

June 17, 2022 by skye.barclay@beam.community

Wellness Tools > Tips for Supporting a Loved One Living With Schizophrenia

Tips for Supporting a Loved One Living With Schizophrenia

Created by Dr. Allen Lipscomb, Yolo Akili Robinson, and Leroy Mitchell

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Tips for Supporting a Loved One Living With Schizophrenia Created by Allen Lipscomb, Yolo Akili Robinson, and Leroy Mitchell Assess for their safety (make sure they are not going to put themselves in harm's way or be harmed by someone else). Never challenge a hallucination (Ask- What are you seeing? Be curious, but don't question or engage the hallucination.). Do not refer to their hallucinations or delusions as demons. (This is harmful and shaming for folks living with Schizophrenia). Be mindful of stigmatizing language and assumptions (schizo, crazy can be triggers). Be mindful of language used to discuss medication consult professionals as much as possible. Do research on medications, side effects and the experiences of Black people with the medications. Create a community of support, you can’t do it all alone. (Find those who are patient, those who are sensitive to persons needs, and those who are available). Make sure you are centering your own mental health and wellness support. Create a care plan for yourself as well and know your limitations.

Tips for Supporting a Loved One Living With Schizophrenia

Created by Dr. Allen Lipscomb, Yolo Akili Robinson, and Leroy Mitchell

  1. Assess for their safety (make sure they are not going to put themselves in harm's way or be harmed by someone else).
  2. Never challenge a hallucination (Ask - What are you seeing? Be curious, but don't question or engage the hallucination.).
  3. Do not refer to their hallucinations or delusions as demons. (This is harmful and shaming for folks living with Schizophrenia).
  4. Be mindful of stigmatizing language and assumptions (schizo, crazy can be triggers).
  5. Be mindful of language used to discuss medication consult professionals as much as possible.
  6. Do research on medications, side effects and the experiences of Black people with the medications.
  7. Create a community of support, you can’t do it all alone. (Find those who are patient, those who are sensitive to persons needs, and those who are available).
  8. Make sure you are centering your own mental health and wellness support. Create a care plan for yourself as well and know your limitations.
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