DEAR DR. GOTT: I read your column about the family with a daughter/sister with schizophrenia. I agree with the advice that you provided the family: Seek psychiatric help for the daughter/sister. I would also like to add a suggestion: Let the family and all your other readers know about NAMI National.
This is a grassroots organization with a mission to educate, support and advocate for families and consumers. It has more than 200,000 members worldwide. There are NAMI affiliates in all 50 states. For more information, the website is www.nami.org.
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