Information for family and friends on supporting a loved one with a mental health condition. It is an opportunity to connect with other people in similar situations and gain community support. Topics discussed include understanding the diagnosis, treatment and recovery; learning effective communication strategies; recognizing the importance of self-care; preparing strategies for dealing with a crisis, and tapping into the available community resources. Presented by the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI).
*This event is part of a series of workshops entitled “Quiet Minds and Hopeful Voices: Erasing the Stigma of Mental Illness” which is dedicated to raising awareness about mental illness and erasing the stigma associated with this heartbreaking diagnosis for individuals and families.
