CLASSES WILL DEAL WITH MENTAL ILLNESS LEARN WHAT TO DO IF A LOVED ONE IS SICK.Byline: Daily News PALMDALE - A spouse with schizophrenia is in and out of mental hospitals. A grown son returns home to his parents because his bipolar disorder bipolar disorder, formerly manic-depressive disorder or manic-depression, severe mental disorder involving manic episodes that are usually accompanied by episodes of depression. keeps him from functioning in society. A daughter is diagnosed with major depression. Where do family members turn for help with the problems and heartaches of dealing with a loved one's mental illness? The Antelope Valley This article is about the Los Angeles County region. For the census-designated place in Wyoming, see Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming. The Antelope Valley Affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness the National Alliance on Mental Illness (aka NAMI), founded in 1979 as the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, is a nation-wide American advocacy group, representing families and people affected by serious Mental disorders as a non-profit grass roots organization. is offering a family education course to provide some answers and support. The 12 weekly classes will start Feb. 23 at the Larry Chimbole Cultural Center, 38350 Sierra Highway Sierra Highway is a road in Southern California, United States. It runs from Tunnel Station near the north limit of the City of Los Angeles, where it intersects with San Fernando Road and Foothill Boulevard, as well as Interstate 5, and continues north to Mojave, mostly paralleling . Classes will meet from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Taught by volunteers who have family members with mental illnesses, the classes are intended to help parents, spouses, siblings and other caregivers understand and support individuals with serious mental illnesses while maintaining their own well-being. The course will provide information about schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, panic disorder Panic Disorder Definition A panic attack is a sudden, intense experience of fear coupled with an overwhelming feeling of danger, accompanied by physical symptoms of anxiety, such as a pounding heart, sweating, and rapid breathing. and compulsive disorder. Instructors will suggest coping skills for handling crises and relapses, listening and communications techniques and basic information about medications. The course also will explain the biology of the brain, review new research into mental illness and talk about rehabilitation services. The national alliance's Family-to-Family Education programs have been attended by more than 80,000 people in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Canada and Mexico, organizers said. The classes are free, but registration is required in advance. Classes are limited to 25 people. To register, call (661) 269-1425. |
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