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A 62-year-old male asked:

Who has the main responsibility to tell an adult daughter to see a psychiatrist for bipolar or other mental disorder? a mother or adult sister?

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Dr. Marie Beasley
Child Psychiatry 14 years experience
Anyone: It can often be hard to talk with others about mental health issues because it can be a sensitive topic. But, anyone close to an individual that has concerns about their well being should find a way to talk about it with them, particularly if there is a concern about their safety or well being.
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Last updated Feb 11, 2017

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