Looking to get started?

NAMI offers several free educational classes for families. Please email info@namiseaz.org to learn more.

What You Will Gain

The course is designed to facilitate a better understanding of their struggles, increase coping skills and empower participants to become advocates for their family members.

What to Expect

• The course is taught by trained family members.
• All instruction and course materials are free to class participants.
• Over 300,000 family members have graduated from this national program.

The Class Includes:

• 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 supports and services within the community.
• Information on advocacy initiatives designed to improve and expand services.