Information about psychosis and its early warning signs is often absent from mental health educational resources, despite the fact that these signs typically emerge during childhood or adolescence. Increasing awareness, challenging stigma, and motivating early help-seeking are important to prevention and early intervention.

Print-Outs & Brochures

NAMI FACT SHEETS
Overview of symptoms & treatment options, available in both English and Spanish

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CAREGIVER GUIDELINES
Tips for families & caregivers on talking to young people about psychosis and understanding/managing symptoms

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SAMHSA HANDOUT
Overview of symptoms, treatment, and support options for caregivers; version available for young adults

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Online Resources for Patients & Families

LEARN ABOUT PSYCHOSIS

• NAMI Overview of Psychosis
• NAMI For Teens & Young Adults
• ​​CEDARclinic.org: Basic definitions of psychosis, sample symptoms, signs of risk, and resources for  individuals and families, including clinical and research opportunities.
• ​Schizophrenia.com: Fairly comprehensive source of information on schizophrenia, early intervention, risk factors, treatments, and resources, including videos.
• ​​NASMHPD.org: Webinars, links to research programs, and psychoeducational materials for patients and families.
• NAMI Say It Out Loud: Tools for talking about mental health with teens in faith-based or community youth groups​

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MANAGING SYMPTOMS & RECOVERY

• BU Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation
• ChoicesInRecovery.com
• Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)
• ​Voices of Recovery Videos: These 24 video clips created as part of the RAISE Connection program feature individuals telling their stories about who they are & what has been helpful in managing their illness.

FIND SUPPORT

• NAMI Programs & Support Groups
• ​Strong 365 Peer Support Chat: Through 7 Cups, Strong 365 provides a free, anonymous, and confidential online chat with trained listeners - many of whom have been through similar experiences (code: STRONG)
• MAPNET for Families: MAPNET lists Massachusetts-based resources for families and friends whose loved one is experiencing psychosis.

CONNECT TO THE COMMUNITY

• ​Strong 365: Psychosis-focused support for young people by young people.
• Active Minds: A nonprofit organization that empowers students to speak openly about mental health to educate others and encourage help-seeking
• ​NAMI In Our Own Voice: For the general public to promote awareness of mental illness and the possibility of recovery
• You Are Not Alone: Blogging platform by NAMI to share & discuss experiences related to mental health

Support for Young People

OK 2 TALK
NAMI's moderated online support forum for youth to share stories and other media about mental illness

REACH OUT (AUS)
Articles & tools to help youth cope with different symptoms or life events related to mental illness

BRING CHANGE 2 MIND
An anti-stigma resource for many illnesses with links to relevant podcasts, movies, & memoirs​

VOICES 4 HOPE
Youth-made resources including educational & vocational support and personal recovery stories

HEADSPACE (AUS)
Network of youth support centers with online educational materials for young people & families

U LIFELINE
Educational resource & mental health support for college-age youth & friends, with links to on-campus resources