NAMI Basics Classes (On-Demand)

NAMI Basics Classes (On-Demand)

NAMI Basics Virtual Class is an online education program for parents, caregivers of youth that are experiencing mental health symptoms.

By NAMI Mississippi

Location

Online

About this event

    NAMI Basics Virtual Class is a free, six-session online education program for parents, caregivers and other family who provide care for youth aged 22 or younger who are experiencing mental health symptoms.

    ***THIS COURSE IS ON-DEMAND. YOU WILL COMPLETE AT YOUR OWN PACE. YOU WILL GET YOUR LINK AFTER YOU SIGN UP FOR THE CLASS.

    What You’ll Gain

    ​By participating in NAMI Basics, you will realize that you are not alone. You will find support and shared understanding—compassion, reinforcement and empathy from people who truly get your situation. And do not forget: Your experiences may also help others in the course. Together, you will all learn that recovery is a journey, and there is hope.

    NAMI Basics 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

    How to prepare for and respond to crisis situations (self-harm, suicide attempts, etc.)

    The importance of taking care of yourself

    ***THIS COURSE IS ON-DEMAND. YOU WILL COMPLETE AT YOUR OWN PACE. YOU WILL GET YOUR LINK AFTER YOU SIGN UP FOR THE CLASS.

    * After the event, we will stay in contact via our newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time.

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    NAMI Mississippi

    NAMI Mississippi, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit state organization of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is a non-profit, advocacy organization. NAMI groups at the local affiliate, state, and national levels share one common goal: To improve the quality of life of persons living with serious mental illness along with their friends and families. NAMI Mississippi is made up of family members, peers, behavioral health professionals and friends working to accomplish our mission through mutual support, education, advocacy, and research.

    In our service areas of Meridian, Vicksburg, Hattiesburg, Coastal MS, Tupelo, Oxford, McComb, and metro Jackson, there are more than 20,000 people whose lives are touched by mental illness.

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