Family Support Groups

Hi Julie,

I wonder if there is a way to find out if other people have started support groups for teens or families who have a loved one with BP?

People rave about the NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) family to family program. People also get a lot of help from DBSA (Depression Bipolar Support Alliance).  You can find more info on the web.

I just corresponded with a reader from Australia- you can look up her organization: Association for Relatives and Friends of the Emotionally and Mentally Ill.

Feel free to leave a comment if you have other suggestions!

Julie

2 comments to Family Support Groups

  • pauline

    I attend a support group in Northern Ireland and have recently purchased the downloads of the health cards etc. Is it okay for me to share them with others in the support group? I noticed the copyright signs and I want others to get the benefit that I am already getting.

    • Hello Pauline, thanks for asking.

      You can definitely use them with your group. The cards were designed to use with families, partners, friends and health care professionals. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do! Please keep me posted. julie