Recovery from mental illness can be a difficult and multi-faceted process with numerous contributing factors to an individual's path to good health. Perhaps the most powerful of these is support from family members.
Family support in inpatient mental illness recovery cannot be overstated, as relatives provide crucial emotional, practical, and social support that increases the likelihood of a successful recovery.
Where inpatient treatment is centered on creating a safe space for patients to recover, the participation of family members in the recovery process tends to be a central factor in reinforcing outcomes and promoting long-term stability.