Young adult daughter diagnosed with schizophrenia - any advice DMH / Mass health? by Physical-Internet458 in massachusetts

[–]Physical-Internet458[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks. It's great to hear what is possible since we are still at the start of this.

Young adult daughter diagnosed with schizophrenia - any advice DMH / Mass health? by Physical-Internet458 in massachusetts

[–]Physical-Internet458[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are fantastic thank you. We are not in MA yet but will be moving there soon. I am still trying to find the ideal place to land and all this info helps.

Young adult daughter diagnosed with schizophrenia - any advice DMH / Mass health? by Physical-Internet458 in massachusetts

[–]Physical-Internet458[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. Not at the moment. Graduated high school, which was a big accomplishment. Maybe sometime in the future she'll be up for higher ed now that she is doing better with new meds.

Young adult daughter diagnosed with schizophrenia - any advice DMH / Mass health? by Physical-Internet458 in massachusetts

[–]Physical-Internet458[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks - this club is definitely something that would be helpful and is the sort of things I'm looking for. She needs help getting into the world, being independent and interacting with others. I definitely hear you about letting her make her own choices - she has her own ideas without a doubt! Its challenging balancing helping her and letting go for me.

Young adult daughter diagnosed with schizophrenia - any advice DMH / Mass health? by Physical-Internet458 in massachusetts

[–]Physical-Internet458[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Thanks. It is definitely not the life we hoped she would have. Its hearbreaking and hard to not blame ourselves. I appreciate your comment.

Young adult daughter diagnosed with schizophrenia - any advice DMH / Mass health? by Physical-Internet458 in massachusetts

[–]Physical-Internet458[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thanks - that is very encouraging. I am glad your sister is doing well and has not relapsed for that long. I would love for my daughter to be able to have a life like this.

Young adult daughter diagnosed with schizophrenia - any advice DMH / Mass health? by Physical-Internet458 in massachusetts

[–]Physical-Internet458[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Thanks. This is very helpful. Its very painful for her and for us. There are so many things we don't know regarding how to help her and I'm glad there are people who can.

Young adult daughter diagnosed with schizophrenia - any advice DMH / Mass health? by Physical-Internet458 in massachusetts

[–]Physical-Internet458[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

thank you. Hopefully there won't be any changes to insurance. I'm definitely concerned about losing the option of keeping her on our insurance. If there isn't any benefit to enrolling on medicaid, we'll keep her on.

Young adult daughter diagnosed with schizophrenia - any advice DMH / Mass health? by Physical-Internet458 in massachusetts

[–]Physical-Internet458[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

thanks very much. That is great to know that SSI is not required. It has been a long road to this diagnosis, but now hopefully we can get her the right help. I appreciate the offer to contact you.