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Mental Illness has a major effect on all family members, including
young people. ARAFMI Youth Services seeks to assist young people
through support and information in their emotional, psychological,
social or behavioural development.
The Youth services programme provides age appropriate services and
resource material to improve the coping ability of 8-18 year olds
who have a family member with a mental illness.
Specialist Counselling - office and home visit by request.
Telephone Support, Information & Referral for young people,
families and service providers.
Has someone you know and love been diagnosed as having
Schizophrenia, Bipolar Mood disorder, Depression or another mental
illness?
Very often when people have a mental illness, family members and
friends find it difficult to understand. They may not know how to
deal with what is happening or they may feel that there is no one
to turn to for help.
Knowing about mental illness can help you understand why the
person you care about acts and feels the way he / she does.
Understanding what is going on makes life more predictable and
less confusing for you.
Remember, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. In Australia, one in four families
will have a family member with a mental illness. |
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