Who is NAMI? An Overview of the Programs and Services Available for People Affected by Mental Illness-Lecture Presentation

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The video is a webinar titled "Who is NAMI? An overview of programs and services available for people affected by mental illness" presented by Dr. Terry Brister, the Director of Information and Support at NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). The webinar is part of the SMI Advisor initiative, which aims to help clinicians implement evidence-based care for individuals with serious mental illness. NAMI is a grassroots organization that provides information, support, advocacy, and education to individuals affected by mental illness. They offer a variety of programs, including NAMI Family-to-Family, NAMI Basics, NAMI Homefront, NAMI Connection, NAMI Peer-to-Peer, and NAMI Provider. These programs provide education and support for individuals with mental illness, as well as their family members and caregivers. The programs are peer-led and focus on topics such as understanding mental illness, treatment options, communication strategies, crisis preparation, and advocacy. NAMI also offers other resources and tools, such as guides on starting conversations about mental health, navigating mental health crises, and caregiving for individuals with mental illness. The webinar highlights the importance of NAMI's work in raising awareness, providing support, and promoting education and advocacy for individuals affected by mental illness.

Keywords

NAMI

National Alliance on Mental Illness

programs

services

mental illness

advocacy

education