How can I help my adult son with mental illness to be more independent? | Ask a Therapist

"One of the things we can do when we have an adult child who is struggling to function, provided they have the capability of doing that, is to allow some consequences to match behavioral choices..."

A parent asked us, “Our son has mental illness, he lives with us, he’s 30, we give him his meds everyday, he has no job, no friends, no motivation, sleeps all day and paces all night. What’s the next step for us?”

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Jenna Riemersma is the founder and clinical director of The Atlanta Center for Relational Healing. She is teaching faculty for the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP) and core faculty for Addo Recovery. She holds a master’s degree in Public Policy from Harvard University, a master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Richmont Graduate University, and is a best-selling author.

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