Sponsored by:
Georgia DHR
MHDDAD Division |
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Family-to-Family |
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What is
NAMI’s Family-to-Family Program?
The NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program is a free, 12-week course
for family caregivers of individuals with severe mental illnesses.
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The
course is taught by trained family members |
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All
instruction and course materials are free to class participants
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Over
115,000 family members have graduated from this national program
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Current information about schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar
disorder (manic depression), panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive
disorder, borderline personality disorder, and co-occurring brain
disorders and addictive disorders |
What people
have to say about
Family-to-Family
“Family members who take the NAMI Family-to-Family course are
better equipped to work with mental health clinicians in a
collaborative manner. My bottom-line recommendation? Take this
course. It will help you learn to cope successfully with a major
challenge in your life, and that, in turn, will help your loved
one as he or she works toward recovery.”
Peter Weiden, M.D.,
author of
Breakthroughs in Antipsychotic Medications |
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Up-to-date information about medications, side effects, and
strategies for medication adherence |
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Current research related to the biology of brain disorders and the
evidence-based, most effective treatments to promote recovery |
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Gaining empathy by understanding the subjective, lived experience
of a person with mental illness |
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Learning in special
workshops for problem solving, listening, and communication
techniques |
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Acquiring strategies for handling crises and relapse |
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Focusing on care for the caregiver: coping with worry, stress, and
emotional overload |
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Guidance on locating appropriate supports and services within the
community |
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Information on advocacy initiatives designed to improve and expand
services |
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