A free, 12 week course for family and friends of people living with mental illness. Topics covered include: Symptoms of Schizophrenia, Major Depression, and Bipolar Disorder Subtypes of Depression and Bipolar Disorder, Panic Disorder, OCD, Borderline Personality Disorder and telling our stories Basics about brain biology and causes of brain disorders Problem Solving Workshop Medication Review Empathy: Inside Mental Illness Communication Skills Workshop Self-Care Rehabilitation: Making Choices for Recovery Advocacy: Fighting Stigma