2006-11-25 04:22:16 · 17 answers · asked by phyllis_gene_levy 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Treat them like you would anyone else, ignoring the disability and be very positive and play off anything awkward. They are a person too due common respect and courtesy just like yourself.
2006-11-25 04:26:57 · answer #1 · answered by stklotto 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just like you would treat anyone else. No one wants to feel like a cast out or that you are treating them differently because they have a problem. If saying certain things would set of the person then you try to avoid such situations other than that you treat them normally. Hope this helps. I had a cousin who had mental problems and except when she was having her episodes you would not be able to tell but we did not treat her differently and I think that helped her a lot.
2006-11-25 12:35:56 · answer #2 · answered by michelle c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you know the nature of the mental problem. You should try to avoid saying things that will irrate the person.
If you don't. You should just act normal. Treat the person as a normal person. Pay attention to the person's action and response.
2006-11-25 13:12:23 · answer #3 · answered by TH_Ling 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a nurse and we have learned in school that they are like any other person, treat them as you wish to be treated keeping in mind they might have developmental delays and you have to gear your conversation so they will understand. Some people do not understand the correct way to behave around others and if you ever feel uncomfortable then it is okay to politely tell them (ie, bob, i would like it if you stood a little further back, you are standing too close to me) and dont hold grudges. they usually mean no harm and are wonderfully happy people to be around.
2006-11-25 12:33:35 · answer #4 · answered by Gail B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I totally agree with the above answers. Just be yourself and treat them with respect. Since I personally suffer with mental illness, My family treats me like an outcast which is unfortunate. But I don't let that bother me because I am just being myself.
2006-11-25 15:32:36 · answer #5 · answered by kevin g 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the mental problem, if they are psychotic then say nothing unless that sets them off then talk nicely. Other then that just talk normal to them and treat them like anyone else.
2006-11-25 12:31:16 · answer #6 · answered by William J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not behave any different than you would with someone who does not have mental problems. They are not any different and have the same feelings as us. My son has bi-polar but he still has feelings, just be yourself. They know when you act different around them.
2006-11-25 12:28:45 · answer #7 · answered by debra s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the above answers they may be angels because some of them have some really amazing talents so treat them withj respect ..
2006-11-25 12:28:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't treat them differently. Just be yourself. They are people too, you know. Talk to them, ask them what they did this past week and what they are doing for Christmas, they will appreciate it! Good luck!
2006-11-25 12:25:14 · answer #9 · answered by Megan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-25 13:07:51 · answer #10 · answered by LIz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋