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MANO-a-MANO |
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A program designed for Parents and Caregivers
of School Age Children
diagnosed with a mental illness,
also referred to as neuro-biological disorders:
ADHD, Major Depression, Anxiety Disorders,
Bipolar Disorder,
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder,
Childhood Schizophrenia
Taught in Spanish
classes starting
Wednesday, September 10
(this is a 9 week course)
held each Wednesday
at the NAMI OC office
5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
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Taught by trained volunteers, NAMI Orange County provides a nine-week
program designed to foster learning, healing and empowerment among
families of children and adolescents with neuro-biological disorders.
You will be joining other families with children or teens with serious neuro-biological disorders. The program’s dual focus on education and personal insight provides a comprehensive service for coping parents and caregivers. This class is also taught in Spanish.
Information covered during this 9 week program:
- Current information about ADHD, major depression, childhood schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, OCD and others-understanding your child’s diagnosis
- Up-to-date information about medications, side-effects, and problems with medication compliance
- Discussion of the biological basis of mental illnesses, treatment options, and recovery
Coping Skills
- Gaining empathy by understanding what a child with a serious mental illness experiences
- Understanding special education needs and working with juvenile justice system
- Handling periods of crises and relapse
Advocacy
- Guidance on locating appropriate support and services within the community and obtaining better mental health services
- Advocacy for appropriate federal and state policies
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