NAMI to host educational program for caregivers
For the City Times
STEVENS POINT – The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will host an educational program for parents, grandparents, and other caregivers of children and adolescents, who are experiencing emotional or behavioral issues including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and other issues.
The class covers the basics about stigma, mental health conditions, and current therapies. It addresses managing crises, solving problems, and communicating effectively, as well as the impact on the whole family and need for self-care.
Classes will be held Tuesdays, Oct. 1-Nov. 5, 6-8:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2000 Roosevelt Dr., Plover.
For more information, or to register, contact Kay Jewell at 715-254-1864 or [email protected], or JoAnne at 715-846-5346.