Into the Fold, Episode 3: The Weight of Caregiving

Into the Fold: Issues in Mental Health

Sep 28 2014 | 00:20:24

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Show Notes

In this episode, we explore the challenges, pitfalls and rewards of being a parent or primary caregiver of a person with serious mental illness, as well as the potential for family members to act as change agents within the mental health system. The guest is Barbara Granger, Family Involvement Specialist for the Texas System of Care Initiative, who has devoted her life to advocating for services and supports that better serve families. She also cares for her adult daughter, who has severe emotional challenges.

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