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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
Click on PDF to download the Mano-a-Mano Brochure |
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.
Information covered during this 9 week program:
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Current information about ADHD, major depression, childhood schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, OCD and
others-understanding your child’s diagnosis
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Up-to-date information about medications, side-effects, and problems with medication compliance
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Discussion of the biological basis of mental illnesses, treatment options, and recovery
Coping Skills
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Gaining empathy by understanding what a child with a serious mental illness experiences
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Understanding special education needs and working with juvenile justice system
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Handling periods of crisis and relapse
Advocacy
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Guidance on locating appropriate support and services within the community and obtaining better mental health services
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Advocacy for appropriate federal and state policies
For more information, an application or class schedule please contact:
Spanish Programs
714-544-8488 ext 110
