RESOURCES

Basics for Understanding Mental Illness

Mental Health America (MHA)

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

Related lessons in the Akin Family Program

Causes of mental illness
Explore the causes of mental illness, risk factors, and ways to reduce its impact on your family.

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NIMH "Mental Illness"
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