NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Southwestern Illinois and WellSpring Resources will co-sponsor the NAMI Basics Education Program, specifically for parents/caregivers of children and adolescents with mental health conditions. The 6 week series of classes in Alton begin on Thursday, May 24 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. NAMI will hold this 6 week session at WellSpring Resources, 2615 Edwards Street in Alton, Illinois. There is no charge as the class is funded through the generous support of the Madison County Mental Health Board and the Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis.
The course will cover information about ADHD, Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, Schizophrenia and Substance Abuse Disorders; coping skills such as handling crisis and relapse; basic information about medication use in the treatment of mental illness in children; listening and communication techniques; problem solving skills; and an overview of the mental health, juvenile justice, school systems' roles in treating children/adolescents with mental health conditions.
The curriculum was written by an experienced family member mental health professional. The course will be taught by two volunteers who are parents of individuals who developed mental illness as children. These volunteers have taken an extensive training as course instructors.
For more information or to register for this class, please call the NAMI SWI office at (618) 798-9788. Registration in advance is required for this class.
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