Treatment, Access, Hope for the Future?
– public radio progam invites a panel of experts to discuss current research, treatment options, and impact on family members. 3. Build a support network as soon as you can of other families with similar experiences. The discussion boards at schizophrenia.com are a good place to start, but a local support group can be a long term source of relief and resource for you during difficult times. The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill has local chapters in every U.S. state – visit their website and find one near you. Also, consider taking a Family-to-Family class (also through NAMI), a free 12-week education course designed for (and taught by) family caregivers of people with severe mental illness. This class is highly recommended by many members of schizophrenia.com. See the Family-to-Family website for more program information and class schedules. 4. Find the mental health support resources in your area. Search a state-by-state database of available mental health services in the U.S.,
