If you are a loved one or a caregiver of someone with mental illness, taking care of your own mental health is essential. Not only for yourself, but to set an example for your loved one that mental health is a priority. 

It can be incredibly difficult for a parent to learn that their child lives with mental illness, even for someone in the mental health field already. Read Jay's journey of accepting his children's conditions and helping them towards recovery.

Family relationships are sometimes responsible for life’s biggest conflicts. They’re often complicated and can span decades. Family therapy is a safe place to work through negative feelings and move forward.

As a partner of someone with mental illness, you can be a great source of support—here's how.  

"I was naïve to think that mental illness had nothing to do with me. Even as I trained to help others understand and cope with mental illness, my own stigma against the label was deeply ingrained."

For parents with mental illness, it's important to help your child understand your condition. Here's a few tips on how to help them learn.

"I remember logging onto my first NAMI Homefront online class and being completely overcome by emotions. I realized that not only was I not alone, I wasn’t being judged."

Many older veterans are experiencing symptoms of PTSD. We need to encourage those who are struggling to seek treatment even if it's been multiple decades since their traumatic event. 

For Katherine, mental illness has been a process. Recognizing these stages has helped her identify what kind of support she needed at each stage of her mental health journey.

Learn what policies make a candidate a mental health champion.