How To Stop Enabling Your Grown Child With Mental Illness

Set firm limits on financial, emotional, and practical support to encourage your child's independence.

Encourage your grown child to seek therapy or counseling to address their mental health challenges.

Encourage them to take ownership of their life, make decisions, and learn from their mistakes.

Resist the urge to constantly rescue or solve their problems; allow them to face consequences and learn resilience.

Join a support group or seek counseling to help you navigate the challenges of supporting a grown child with mental illness.