Summary: How to help a friend or loved one who is exhibiting signs of emotional or behavioral turmoil and who could benefit from professional help. How to step in, without being insensitive, creating conflict or damaging your relationship. Dr. Mark Komrad is an award-winning psychiatrist on the teaching staff of Johns Hopkins, as well as the director of clinical ethics for the Sheppard Pratt Health System, where he teaches psychiatric residents. He is author of “You Need Help! A Step-by-Step Plan to Convince a Loved One to Get Counseling.”
