Well Ways – a traveller’s guide to wellbeing for families of
people with mental illness
This multi-family support and education program provides up to date
information
about anxiety, depression, bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia, obsessive compulsive
disorder, schizoaffective disorder, borderline personality disorder and dual diagnosis.
The eight-week course also provides useful insights into behaviours associated with
mental illness and helps participants develop practical frameworks to improve
communication and problem solving skills.
For further information contact Philippa at MIFNQ on 4725 3664
Family and Friends Support Group
Meets each month and provides
ongoing support and education to
families and friends of people living
with mental illness.
Each month opportunities are provided
to discuss issues of concern and to
focus on a particular aspect of mental
illness to increase understanding and
knowledge of participants.
The group is facilitated by professional
staff from MIFNQ and Qld Carers
Eating Disorders
Information Program for Family and Friends
Having someone that you care about experience an eating disorder can be a
worrying, frustrating and confusing experience. Feelings of helplessness, anger,
fear and despair are common. MIFNQ in conjunction with other professional
people working in the area and individuals who have a personal experience, are
offering a six-week education and support program specifically for family and
friends of people with eating disorders. Each session deals with a topic related to
dealing with the effects of an eating disorder in the family.
Please
contact Barbara at MIFNQ 4725 3664 to register your interest. 
ROADS Education Program for Families and Friends of Young People
with Recent Onset Psychosis
Families who are experiencing psychosis for the first time often feel
overwhelmed,
despairing, anxious and isolated. MIFNQ in partnership with Integrated Mental
Health Services offers a six-week family education and support program to help
families gain information, knowledge and understanding of psychosis. Sessions
cover treatment options, the role of stress, managing difficult behaviours and
maintaining hope and recovery.
Please contact Barbara at MIFNQ 4725 3664 to register your interest
