Family plays both negative and positive functions in metntal health.But in tackling mental health issues like anxiety,depression to eating disorder ,post traumatic stresses -there family plays a integral support part.it provides emotional support.If family can support it will be a siurces of strenth for the victim or individual having mental illness.companionship ,emotional support as well as econmical support is a great role played by family to reduce the increase of mental problems.sometimes staying in family -lighten up ones mood,enough sleep environment ,talking with someone member ,healthy food given by family ,gratitiution,kindness, face to face conversation all of the things make ones mood well again .family hterapy also a great treatment for depressed people.
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