Pope Francis has asked that we,
“Remember our brothers and sisters affected by mental disorders… let us pray for them and for their families, so that they are not left alone or discriminated against but welcomed and supported.”
"St. Dymphna, you who suffered greatly in your own life, we turn to you for comfort and healing. Intercede for us with the Lord, that we may find peace and serenity in our hearts, and that we may be able to overcome our anxieties and fears. Amen."
NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. It is a designated evidenced-based program. This means that research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to a person with a mental health condition.
NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussions and interactive exercises.