“If you are a family member or friend who first really grasps that someone may be in emotional trouble; this book can give you sound guidance about how to approach that individual.“

—Rosalynn Carter, former First Lady of the United States

“My family did a fantastic job with handling the challenge of being related to me, but I think it would have made their burden much lighter if they had had a book like this.”

—Carrie Fisher, author and actress

“Dr. Komrad’s book is an important, much-needed reference for those

seeking to build a life of recovery. In this books he offers the necessary toolbox to protect loved ones from the burden and suffering of mental health illnesses and to ensure proper treatment and diagnosis.”

—Patrick J. Kennedy, former member of Congress, author of the Mental  Parity & Addiction Equity Act of 2008,

Co-founder of One Mind for Research Health

“This is an authoritative and smart guide for the perplexed in need of care written by an experienced clinician and teacher.”

—Steven S. Sharfstein, MD, clinical professor of Psychiatry at the University of Maryland, Chairman Sheppard Pratt Health Systems, Past President of the American Psychiatric Association

“How do I get my child, spouse/friend to see someone? This is the most common question psychiatrists hear from families. I recommend this book to all of you in this predicament.”

—J. Raymond DePaulo, Jr., MD, Chairman, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, The Johns Hopkins Hospital