Presented at the 2015 Kentucky Consumer Conference. I share these slides for sharing of links and reminders. They do not represent the individualized discussions held during the workshop.
What is Air?
AIR (Anonymous. Inspiring. Relatable) is the new NAMI app, a free, mobile-based social network designed for individuals living with mental health conditions and their family members/caregivers.
NAMI AIR is intended to provide another way for people to find and give support, to connect with others through smart phone and computer tablet.
AIR encourages users to anonymously share their stories and receive feedback in the form of social interactions such as “like,” “hug” and “me too.”
Also allows users to access information on how to get help, learn more about NAMI and connect with the NAMI HelpLine.
AIR facilitates personal connections with others who may be going through, or have been through, similar situations. Users are anonymous but not alone.
- See more at: https://www.nami.org/Find-Support/Air-App#sthash.ZqctDOEC.dpuf
WRAP is centered on a “Wellness Toolbox” — a list of coping skills and information broken into the following sections:
Daily Maintenance Plans are the regular daily routines we all need reminded of sometimes. Things like “take a shower”, “do a load of laundry”, and other items that just keep you feeling like YOU go in this part of the plan.
Triggers section helps you identify what sets you off — whether that’s anger, anxiety, disappointment, or miscommunication — we all have them!
Early Warning Signs helps YOU know when your recovery is slipping backward a few steps.
Breakdown Symptoms are those things that come into play when it’s time to see a doctor and/or therapist right away.
Crisis Plan is where YOU are empowering yourself to handle a psychiatric crisis, but the principles apply to all crises. Who will take care of your dog if you go to the hospital? Do you have anAdvanced Mental Health Directive in place? Do you know which hospital you prefer and where your insurance is accepted?
Post Crisis Plan is the last step, and reminds you how you get back on the path to recovery. Where will you go during the day? (We hope it’s Participation Station or a Support Group, but do what works for you!)