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NAMI to Host 12-Session Course for Families of Adult Individuals Suffering from a Mental Illness

  • Feb, Wed, 2013

NAMI to Host 12-Session Course for Families of Adult Individuals Suffering from a Mental Illness

NAMI Vicksburg will offer the 12-session Family to Family Class for families of adult individuals suffering from a mental illness.  This is a free course, and is designed to meet the needs of family members and caretakers. The course covers mental illnesses such as depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, etc.; medications and treatment; coping; communication skills; empathy; and other important information. 

The class will begin Feb. 18th, and will meet on Monday and Thursday from 6 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. in the Conference Room of Warren-Yazoo Mental Health Admin. Bldg. on Wisconsin Ave. 

Pre-registration is required.  Contact Ann Jensen, Family Education Coordinator, at NAMI MS Office—800-357-0388