NAMI Basics

NAMI Basics is a free, six week course for parents and caregivers who have a child 17 years or younger affected by a brain disorder.

Diagnoses discussed in the class include: childhood onset of bipolar disorder, childhood onset of schizophrenia, depression, ADD, ADHD, anxiety disorders, OCD and eating disorders.

Trained family members, who have firsthand experience with the rewards and challenges of raising children with brain disorders, discuss the following topics:

• It’s not your fault
• Mental illnesses are brain disorders
• Getting an accurate diagnosis
• An overview of treatment options
• Impact on family members
• Navigating the system for your child, (school, mental health)
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of DuPage

 

Naperville: Winter 2012 Wednesdays February 8 to March 14th 7:00pm to 9:30pm

Community United Methodist Church
20 Center Street
Naperville, IL  60540

Please park in the bank parking lot across the street from the church

Class space is limited! These classes fills quickly. To register for this class, clic on the link: NAMI DuPage Website or call NAMI DuPage at (630) 752-0066 to register.

 

 

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