What does NAMI family to family class cover?
The Family-to-Family class is for family members, significant others and close friends of those who are living with mental health conditions, including: An introduction to the stages of emotional reactions of the family to the mental health condition, including crisis, shock, denial, grief, and acceptance.
What resources does NAMI provide to help the community?
Our Mission NAMI provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.
What are three main things you can do to help someone with mental illness?
There are some general strategies that you can use to help:
- Listen without making judgements and concentrate on their needs in that moment.
- Ask them what would help them.
- Reassure and signpost to practical information or resources.
- Avoid confrontation.
- Ask if there is someone they would like you to contact.
What is the NAMI program?
NAMI Basics is a 6-session education program for parents, caregivers and other family who provide care for youth (ages 22 and younger) who are experiencing mental health symptoms. This program is free to participants, 99\% of whom say they would recommend the program to others.
How does NAMI help with mental health?
NAMI offers support and education programs for families and individuals living with mental health conditions. NAMI recognizes that the key concepts of recovery, resiliency and support are essential to improving the wellness and quality of life of all persons affected by mental illness.
What are the best resources for mental health?
Online Mental Health Resources
- Health Unlocked. A health-focused social network with communities for anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.
- Turn2Me.
- Daily Strength.
- Mental Health Forum.
- 7 Cups.
- Bliss.
- Mental Health America.
- MentalHealth.gov.