Mental health issues are definitely challenging for the person going through it and for those who love him or her. There is still such a stigma attached unfortunately. I am hoping for the best for Everson and his family. And that slippery slope piece is so true. You want to be there and show support and encouragement and at the same time empower the person to learn and grow. I think you learn and grow from experiencing the person's struggles. You struggle with helplessness and hopelessness. You struggle to be positive and you struggle not to get frustrated. But remembering that they are struggling to find what works for them and reminding yourself that you can't fix it is important. It's a roller coaster but focusing on the positive, the strength and courage helps. People struggling with mental health issues are some of the strongest people out there. Their battles are unlike any other.