Can someone with a mental illness experience good mental health?

Just as it’s possible to have poor mental health but no mental illness, it’s entirely possible to have good mental health even with a diagnosis of a mental illness.

When to use family medical leave for mental health?

The family medical leave program is often used for maternity leave or when you need to take a medical absence from work. Taking a leave of absence for mental health concerns is common. FMLA leave for mental health is possible for situations such as stress leave or other related conditions, but there are guidelines to meet to qualify.

Are there support groups for people with mental health problems?

NAMI Connection is a support group for people with mental health conditions. Groups meet weekly, every other week or monthly, depending on location. This program is also available in Spanish, NAMI Conexión. NAMI Family Support Group is a support group for family members, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions.

Where can I get help for mental illness?

If you or a loved one are struggling with a mental health condition, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 for information on support and treatment facilities in your area. For more mental health resources, see our National Helpline Database. Was this page helpful?

How to help parents with serious mental illness?

Enable parent-child visitation during psychiatric hospitalization to maintain the bond between parent and child Advocate for increased specialized services for parents with serious mental illnesses available through the court system Network practical tools for changing the environment.

Can a mental illness prove parental unfitness?

Although mental disability alone is insufficient to establish parental unfitness, some symptoms of mental illness, such as disorientation and adverse side effects from psychiatric medications, may demonstrate parental unfitness.