Puerto Rico Psychiatric Society

SELF-HELP FOR EMOTIONAL DISORDERS

There are many ways to conceptualize good mental health in an individual. Here are some indicators of good mental health

You show personal autonomy
You show the ability to work
You are responsible
You are reliable
You can make friends
You tolerare frustrations
You have a good sense of humor
You know how to have fun

The following organizations provide excelent support if you or a relative of yours suffer from a mental disorder. They provide no medical nor psychiatric treatment but are excellent adjuncts to the care a psychiatrist provides.

General concepts of self-help

forthe person with alcoholism: AA

for the family of a person with alcoholism: AL-ANON/ALATEEN

for the person with addiction to other substances: NA

for the person with a mental disorder and his or her family: NAMI

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