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The NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program is a
free
course for family caregivers of individuals with severe mental illnesses.
It is currently taught twice a year in Central Mississippi (Fall and Spring)
and meets once weekly for three months.
Key Benefits
 | The course is taught by trained family members |
| All instruction and course materials are free to class
participants |
| Over 115,000 family members have graduated from this national program |
What does the course include?
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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
| 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 support and services within the
community
| Information on advocacy initiatives designed to improve and
expand services |
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