NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) provides awareness and free support and education about mental illness. You can read more about NAMI on their national website.
Carlos and I have decided to participate in one of their major fundraising events, a 5k walk on May 14.
We have a goal of raising at least $100 each, and can receive donations online at our individual websites, or via check/cash. Should any of you wish to donate: Please contact me if you wish to donate via check or cash. If you are comfortable and able to make an online donation you can do so at the following locations:
My Website
Carlos' Website
My husband, mother-in-law, and I have been attending a free 12 week course for family caregivers of individuals with severe mental illness. The course is taught by people who have also been caregivers of a person with mental illness. The course covers topics such as: information on the illness, medications, communication, workshops, strategies for handling conflicts, locating support and services within the community, gaining empathy, current research relating to the biology of mental illness, etc. We have also found a local NAMI support group to be quite helpful.
Mental illness is still something that tends to be quite misunderstood and contains a stigma that it should not. Should your life ever be affected by mental illness, please seek support. Don't be afraid of what people may think. The right support can make all the difference in the challenges that mental illness can create.
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