NAMI Basics OnDemand

Parents, caregivers, and other family members who support youth living with a mental health
condition experience unique challenges while navigating mental healthcare systems. It’s natural
to feel overwhelmed.

In moments that feel particularly difficult, we hope you’ll remember that you’re not alone and that
mental illness is no one’s fault. That’s why we created NAMI Basics OnDemand, a free education series about supporting a loved one with mental health conditions.

Looking to get started?

NAMI Basics OnDemand is here to help. This free, online program – available 24/7 – is designed to empower parents and caregivers of young people (ages 22 and younger) with the tools, knowledge, and support needed to navigate the challenges of youth mental health.

After you register, you’ll begin a course that provides:

  • A flexible, self-paced program accessible anytime.
  • Guidance from other parents and caregivers who understand this journey.
  • Advice on how to talk with your child about their mental health.
  • Valuable insights into mental health conditions and treatments.
  • Comprehensive, easy to understand resources grounded in science.
  • Practical strategies for communication, crisis management, coping, and advocacy.

what You Will 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

What People Are Saying

★★★★★

““This is such a great step-by-step program that walks parents through every step. It’s as if
they’re holding your hand through it all.”

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“I find it truly remarkable that this is free to those who are interested.”

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