Mark is a 22-year-old college student and is the primary caregiver for his 15-year-old brother. Mark’s younger brother was just diagnosed with a mental illness
1. Mark is a 22-year-old college student and is the primary caregiver for his 15-year-old brother. Mark’s younger brother was just diagnosed with a mental illness.
If you were in Mark’s place, what effect would the mental illness have on you?
Think of a time when a family member was suffering from an illness or when stress was occurring in your family. What were your needs during this time? What kind of nursing support would have been helpful?
