Parents of a mentally ill teenager say, "We've never known anyone who was mentally ill.We have no one to talk to because none of our friends understand the problems." What intervention by the nurse would be most helpful in meeting the parent's expressed need?

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Referring the parents to a family support group would provide them with an opportunity to talk to others who are going through similar experiences, receive emotional support, and learn coping skills from others who have faced similar challenges.

Parents of a Mentally Ill Teenager Say, "We've Never Known