how many participants have graduated from nami family to family course

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300,000 family members

What is NAMI ending the silence?

NAMI Ending the Silence is an in-school presentation about mental health designed for high school students. Students can learn about mental illness directly from family members and individuals living with mental illness themselves.

What is family to family Nami?

NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. It is a designated evidenced-based program.

Is Nami evidence based?

NAMI's Evidence-Based Programs A NAMI program or presentation is designated as an Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) when it has been studied by an external researcher and the results of the study are published in a peer-reviewed journal.

What is NAMI Basics on demand?

NAMI Basics OnDemand is a free, six-session online education program for parents, caregivers and other family who provide care for youth aged 22 or younger who are experiencing mental health symptoms. NAMI Basics OnDemand is an adaptation of the in-person course offered in 43 states by NAMI affiliates.

Can family cause mental illness?

Like many illnesses and diseases, mental health disorders tend to run in the family and can be passed down from parent to child. This risk increases even more if both parents have a mental health disorder.May 4, 2021

How does schizoaffective disorder affect the brain?

Schizoaffective is known to cause severe memory loss, and researchers have determined that a pattern of brain activity may be the first sign of memory problems. Scientists have long believed that memory problems in schizoaffective stem from disruptions in the brain's dorsolateral prefrontal cortex.

Who trained NAMI?

5 Nami. Nami was sent to a sky island called Weatheria by Bartholomew Kuma before the time-skip. After receiving Luffy's message, she decided to stay there and study the weather and the various scientific methods that the people of the place used.Sep 29, 2020

How many programs does NAMI have?

There are more than 600 NAMI State Organizations and Affiliates across the country. Many NAMI affiliates offer an array of free support and education programs. Contact your NAMI Affiliate to find out what types of programs and supports they offer.

Is NAMI ending the silence evidence based?

Results indicate that NAMI Ending the Silence is effective in improving knowledge and attitudes of ninth and tenth grade students about mental health conditions. Significant overall change and change in individual items occurred with, but not without, the NAMI ETS presentation.

Is NAMI a 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.

What is NAMI mental health?

NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

How does NAMI help?

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 People are Saying

"The course gave me hope that it will be okay, that I am not alone and reduced a lot of shame, guilt and hopelessness." "I wish I'd known about this seven years ago when the problem began. I felt safe in this class.

Sign Up for a Class

Find the NAMI Family-to-Family class nearest to you. If a class isn’t available, contact your local NAMI Affiliate about starting one.

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

How can I find a course in my area?

For further information, please inquire by contacting [email protected]

How long is Family to Family?

Family-to-Family is a free 8-week educational course designed specifically for adult family members (18+) and others who have adult loved ones (18+) with a mental illness.#N#The course is taught by other family members who have received intensive training for its presentation.

What is NAMI Family and Friends?

NAMI Family & Friends is a FREE two or four-hour seminar that informs people who have loved ones with a mental health condition how to best support them. It’s also an opportunity to meet other people in similar situations and gain community support.