What if relatives say it is "just a phase"?
Say what you saw, with dates. You don't need everyone to agree to keep your loved one safe.
What can you do now?
Say what you saw, with dates.
What this step unlocks: a shared picture, instead of a fight about who is right.
Give them one short, trusted source, like this page or NIMH on schizophrenia.
What this step unlocks: a common set of facts.
Keep your loved one safe even if relatives disagree.
What this step unlocks: you don't need everyone to agree.
Where can you find help in your state?
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This is general information, not legal or medical advice.
FAQ
Q: What if other relatives deny the illness?
Share what you saw, with dates.
Q: What if they say it is "just a phase"?
Say what you saw, with dates. You don't need everyone to agree to keep your loved one safe.
Q: What should I give them to read?
One short, trusted source, such as this page or the NIMH page on schizophrenia.