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Family to Family

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.
  • The course is taught by trained family members
  • All instruction and course materials are free to class participants
  • Over 300,000 family members have graduated from this national program

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What Does The Course Include?
  • 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
  • Up-to-date information about medications, side effects, and strategies for medication adherence
  • Current research related to the biology of brain disorders and the evidence-based, most effective treatments to promote recovery
  • Gaining empathy by understanding the subjective, lived experience of a person with mental illness
  • Learning in special workshops for problem solving, listening, and communication techniques
  • Acquiring strategies for handling crises and relapse
  • Focusing on care for the caregiver: coping with worry, stress, and emotional overload
  • Guidance on locating appropriate supports and services within the community
  • Information on advocacy initiatives designed to improve and expand services

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  • Home
  • About
    • NAMI's Mission
    • What We Do
    • About Mental Illness
  • Our Programs
    • Online Support During COVID
    • Ending The Silence
    • NAMI Connections
    • NAMI-Family Support Group
    • In Our Own Voice
    • NAMI Family-To-Family
    • Nami Walk
  • Resources
    • NAMI Newsletter
    • Infographics
    • Hospital Guide
    • Veteran & Active Duty
  • Blog
  • Contact Us