Curated resources to help your family navigate mental illness

Young woman describes her long-term struggles with mental health, including suic...

(8m 23s) At TedxCincinnati, Bethany Yeiser presents her inspiring story of recov...

Help us spread the word about Akin to providers, advocacy organizations and othe...

Sarah's extensive experience and expertise in this field make her the perfect re...

Family planning checklist for discharge from a psychiatric hospitalization.

Straightforward guidelines and steps to support a person who may be suicidal.

Akin's 7-step problem solving worksheet.

A guide for family and friends looking to help their loved one who is suicidal

Lorna shares her story of recovery with bipolar disorder. She shares the importa...

In this video Cecilia shares her experience living with schizophrenia and advice...

YouTube channel 'schizophrenicHippie' about navigating life with schizophrenia. ...

(8m 23s) At TedxCincinnati, Bethany Yeiser presents her inspiring story of recov...

App from SMI Adviser that allows users to create a digital Psychiatric Advance D...

An example of a Psychiatric Advance Directive (PAD) that can be completed by an ...

Introduction to the SMI Adviser crisis planning app.

Numbers to know for crisis situations and for finding local mental health resour...

Intensive course which explore the social context and historical evolution of ho...

Podcast from leading psychosis researchers Powers, Corlett, and Mathys explainin...

Nova article describing some of the latest research about hearing voices (Powers...

Brief helpful information to understand mental health (see flowchart on bottom t...

Brief and helpful information about living with SMI including personal videos an...

Research summary explaining why genetic testing to tailor psychiatric prescripti...

A helpful alternative way to think about stress-vulnerability factors in causing...

A summary of Howes & Murray’s scientific research on the dopamine hypothesis and...

NAMI’s video resources organized by specific diagnoses.

Less than 2 minute video from SAMHSA / SMI Adviser describing what a PAD is, how...

Baron Miller is an attorney who has navigated legal and healthcare systems as a ...

Peer respites are voluntary, peer-run, short-term overnight programs. Where avai...

Database of local and national community-based alternatives to calling the polic...

Summary about disability income and benefits as they relate to mental health.

Helpful guidelines and information about how and why to complete a PAD. See also...

MHA’s summary statement of relevant ethical rights of people with mental illness...

High quality listing of documents and guides for understanding and completing Ps...

HHS website describes HIPAA rules and regulations that cover privacy and securit...

The tip sheet is written for the parents and care-givers of young adults with se...

Curated fact sheets designed to guide unpaid friends, family and neighbors who c...

Generally aimed at other types of caregivers and supporters, but this video and ...

Information and techniques to communicate about and despite psychosis. Brief art...

Entirely peer-led and operated approach to supporting people experiencing voices...

Illustrated memoir that provides insights into lived experience of mania and its...

Book shares proven strategies for managing bipolar or supporting a loved one.

A reasonably even-handed report following stories of several families and the co...

Amador’s book and LEAP method for communicating and collaborating effectively wi...

Relatively brief summary of mental health stigma in society and in ourselves, br...

Introduces cognitive behavioral therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), an evidence-based ...

Simple summary of the broad relationships between sleep, psychosis, and other pr...

Nicely designed information and advice about sleep and mental illness.

(2m 30s) Brief animated summary of circadian rhythms, the relationship with ligh...

Brief FAQ on sleep myths from a reputable researcher at Oxford University.

Article summarizes programs of research around sleep and memory and how sleep an...

A best-seller that reveals the surprising science of sleep including how sleep i...

Therapist KC Davis provides insight into the challenges faced carrying out daily...

Remember key phrases for empathizing and understanding in a conversation

This guide will walk your through step by step of collecting the information you...

Quick reference tips for how and why to express positive emotion in a conversati...

Quick tips for how to constructively express negative emotions and use "I statem...

Helpful reminders for how to make successful requests in a conversation

(10m 26s) Interesting TED talk about levels of relationships and the risks of “l...

One page handout about patterns of boundaries.

Fill out this worksheet to practice the DEAR method for making requests

(5m 40s) Dr. Brown briefly answers questions about the difficulty of setting bou...

Memoir of mental illness and entrepreneurship through the momentum and liabiliti...

After a trauma, it’s normal to experience flashbacks, anxiety, and other uncomfo...

This guide has been developed as a resource for counselors to work through impor...

YouTube video from person who is both crisis call counselor and service user.

Suicide hotlines can provide free and confidential support 24/7. Here's what to ...

Abuse is sadly common. If it “crosses a line” and your health and safety are aff...

Phrases to kick start a conversation with active listening.

Brené Brown illustrates the difference between sympathy and empathy and highligh...

Easy to use iPhone app which helps build simple wellness habits such as breathin...

Summary of legal codes sorted by state regarding involuntary commitment for ment...

Well-illustrated summary of what causes psychosis experiences and related mental...

Statistics and definitions on severe mental illness and mental illness overall i...

Research summary from NIDA on cannabis and psychosis.

NPR story about cannabis laws, summarizes mental health risks.

Presents a unique way to think about and support people with substance use probl...

Fill out this template to help your family prepare for crisis and keep everyone ...

Briefly discusses WRAP, PAD, and Conservatorship. Includes 4 minute informationa...

Designed for individuals. Includes detailed descriptions for each section.

WRAP is an evidence-based relapse prevention and recovery planning process typic...

Learn about 988 and when/how to use crisis calls.

Description: “Elyn Saks, Debra Lampshire and Paris Williams are all world expert...

Young woman describes her long-term struggles with mental health, including suic...

Debra Lampshire, international leader in psychosocial approaches to psychosis an...

Kyra and her mother share her story of combat-related trauma and suffering throu...

Four young people introduce their stories of recovery during struggles with psyc...