Objectives:
- Build a network of mutual support and encourage families and friends to recognize and use their own resources.
- Improve communication between families and mental health professionals.
- Raise public awareness about the impact of mental illness on the family environment.
- Promote awareness and better use of community resources, and advocate for new services when needed.
- Represent and advocate for the rights of families and friends in discussions with partners and decision-makers.
- Challenge stigma and misinformation related to mental illness.
- Inform the public and professionals through the publication of articles, reports, and newsletters.
