for the physically ill as well. While people may think that the hospital is a boring place and that the patient needs conversation and entertainment, in fact hospitals can be exhausting. Nurses and roommates, not to mention side effects of new medications, can interrupt sleep. For the psychiatric patient, simply being in the presence of a friend or loved one can be a trial. The visitor should always inquire after the health of the patient. Don’t start complaining about your own problems or even someone