Helping your kids cope

• Remain Calm
• Lay a foundation for open communication
• Be honest & Accurate
• Be reassuring
• Be Empathic and don’t dismiss their fears
• Keep information age appropriate
• Create a safety Plan
• If you child is receiving treatment keep it consistent
• Be flexible with school and chore schedule
• Keep schedule and routines Normal
• Avoid blame and look out for stigma
• Encourage social interaction
• Make a list of activities you enjoy or plan to do

How NAMI can Help

• NAMI Ending the Silence
• NAMI Basics
• NAMI Family Support Group
• NAMI Family-to-Family
• NAMI Helpline: 212-684-3264
• NAMI website: naminyc.org