What You’ll Gain
By taking part in NAMI Basics OnDemand, you’ll find that you are not alone. Throughout this series, you’ll hear the real-life experiences of parents and caregivers who have navigated these roads before.
With support and shared understanding, NAMI Basics OnDemand helps family members learn that recovery is a journey, and there is hope.
NAMI Basics OnDemand covers:
- The impact mental health conditions can have on your entire family
- Different types of mental health care professionals, available treatment options and therapies
- An overview of the public mental health care, school and juvenile justice systems, and resources to help you navigate these systems
- How to advocate for your child’s rights at school and in health care settings
- How to prepare for and respond to crisis situations (self-harm, suicide attempts, etc.)
- The importance of taking care of yourself
- Much, much more
