Materials for Families
Printable guides, workbooks, and trusted organizations for families supporting a loved one experiencing psychosis or schizophrenia.
Getting oriented
Start here if psychosis is new to your family. These materials explain what is happening in plain language.
- Understanding psychosis (NIMH)
A short, readable overview of early psychosis, warning signs, and treatment options.
- Early psychosis: a guide for families (NAMI)
What to expect in the first months, and how families can be part of the care team.
- Psychosis screening tools
Validated questionnaires (PQ-16, PQ-B, PRIME) you can complete before an appointment.
Communication & day-to-day support
Practical scripts and strategies for difficult conversations, treatment refusal, and reducing conflict at home.
- Starting the conversation
How to raise concerns with a loved one without triggering defensiveness.
- First questions to ask
The signs to watch for and the questions that help clarify what you are seeing.
- LEAP (Listen–Empathize–Agree–Partner)
Dr. Xavier Amador's approach for partnering with someone who does not believe they are ill.
- Tips For Communication And Family Living
A practical guide from EASA with concrete strategies for daily communication, reducing stress, and living together during recovery.
Support & advocacy organizations
Free family education programs, peer support, and advocacy networks.
- NAMI Family-to-Family
A free, evidence-based 8-session education course taught by trained family members.
- Schizophrenia & Psychosis Action Alliance
Advocacy, caregiver resources, and a national helpline.
- Early Assessment and Support Alliance: EASA
A network of early psychosis programs across Oregon offering family education, peer support, and coordinated specialty care resources.
- Hearing Voices Network USA
Peer-led groups for people who hear voices and for the people who support them.
- Sibling support
A printable booklet helping brothers and sisters understand and support a sibling experiencing psychosis.
These materials are educational and do not replace clinical advice. If you are worried about immediate safety, contact 988 or your local emergency services.