When a loved one won't seek mental health treatment : how to promote recovery and reclaim your family's well-being

"If you have a family member or loved one who suffers from mental illness -- but refuses to seek treatment -- you may feel helpless, trapped, or emotionally drained. When you encourage them to seek treatment, they may become angry, defensive, or shut down altogether. And even if your loved one does agree to seek therapy, they may not follow through. So how can you help the "recovery avoider" in your life, while still making room for your own need...