Empowering Families Affected by Psychosis – CAMH (Centre for Mental Health and Addictions)
Learn how to support loved ones who are experiencing psychosis.
This course is for families, friends and supporters of those who have experienced a first episode of psychosis. The course covers what your relative may experience during early psychosis and how you can work with a health care team to support your relative in the recovery process. The course will also help you recognize the stress and range of emotions you may be experiencing and understand the importance of addressing your own needs.
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
Explain what psychosis is.
Identify the impact of a relative’s symptoms of psychosis on you.
Describe the challenges you may face with a relative experiencing psychosis.
Explore ways to provide support to your family member during the recovery process.
Identify physical, emotional, social and spiritual self-care strategies you can use to reduce your stress.
To register: CAMH – EFAP