Do You Know NAMI?
By Mike Parker
The National Alliance on Mental Illness
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NAMI, (The National Alliance on Mental Illness) is probably right there in your community. It is an excellent resource for those experiencing issues with Mental Illness.
Mike answers questions like: What kind of mental illnesses does NAMI address? When are NAMI classes offered? What does the NAMI family to family program look like? What kinds of Mental Illnesses does NAMI support? What is NAMI Connections? Does the VA offer mental illness support? Does NAMI support substance abuse issues? How much do NAMI services cost? Where can I find a local NAMI support group? And what about teens and suicide?
You’ve been hearing a lot about mental health issues in recent times. Check out this conversation and check out the resources that are available in your community.
00:00. Introduction to NAMI
05:12. The types of mental illnesses that NAMI addresses.
05:36 What is the NAMI Family to Family class?
06:29. When are NAMI classes offered?
06:44 How does the NAMI Family to Family program work?
09:13 Various mental illnesses NAMI addresses.
10:17 How does the NAMI Peer to Peer class work?
24:01. Does the VA offer mental health services?
24:33 Does NAMI support Veterans with mental health issues?
25:58 What about substance abuse and mental health?
28:18 How much do NAMI services cost?
28:44 NAMI on the international scene?
30:33 Suicide and depression among teens and young people.
34:41 Study of twins and mental health.
46:49 How do I find NAMI?
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