This week we discuss some myths and stigma surrounding violence among those who suffer from mental illness.
We talk about the connection between a violent past and mental illness and try to disconnect the common belief that most people that suffer from mental illness tend to be more violent than others.
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Read MoreThis week we discuss a story by Emily Pearl Kingsley called
"Welcome to Holland."
It is about finding yourself in a place you didn't expect to be and changing your expectation to find the beauty of where you are at. We talk about our experiences as a family member and from a peer's perspective.
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Read MoreThis week we share an interview of Steve on Open Line with Tami Heidi.
Steve and Tami discuss mental health challenges impacted by the pandemic due to isolation, fear and uncertainty from the lack of person to person connection, as suicide rates continue to rise.
They go into the stigma surrounding Steve's experiences as a family member of a loved one with a mental health condition and what has changed with the stigma in the last 15 years versus what is still to be done to end the stigma. The family impact is integral in the mental health journey to recovery.
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Read MoreThis week we go in-depth on another one of our Family to Family class topics about "Taking Care of the Caregiver"☻ We touch on key tips for success in making sure to keep yourself healthy and happy while having a loved one with a mental illness.
Family to Family (F2F) is a no-cost, 12-week educational program for loved ones of those living with a mental health condition (over 18) to improve their coping and problem-solving abilities.
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Read MoreThis week we discuss one of the main topics from our Family to Family class.
Letting go is all about how to let go while still caring for your loved one that is struggling with a mental health condition. We talk about boundaries and ways to be supportive without fixing.
Family to Family (F2F) is a no-cost, 12-week educational program for loved ones of those living with a mental health condition (over 18) to improve their coping and problem-solving abilities.
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Read MoreThis week we talk about the upcoming NAMIWalk on Nov 19th at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, CA. Our Walk Coordinator, Cam, is our guest this episode!
A morning of fun, entertainment, exercise and connecting to end the stigma and continue the conversation around mental health.
Walk Website: www.namiwalks.org/orangecounty
Hope to see you there!! ☻
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This week we bring together how connection has been a big part of our conversations over the past year.
We touch on the Walk and our Peer Connector program.
These are two great ways to get connected with people that understand you and can help with any struggle you may have.
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Read MoreThis week we talk about suicide prevention month.
It is important to not just communicate with people in your life but to connect with them. We talk about the difference between communication and connection and how to create successful connections. Steve discusses the new NAMI OC Reach In Campaign for September. For more details, visit our website: www.namioc.org.
Have you taken the #ReachInOC Challenge yet?
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