Class in Alexandria will examine children's mental health treatment options

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The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Human Services are teaming up to offer free parent education classes around the state on evidence-based practices in children's mental health.

The class is titled “What Helps, What Works?” Treatment options in children's mental health will be discussed, including common behaviors in children; how to document behaviors, the state diagnostic assessment tool, and practices that have been researched to be effective for children and adolescents.

The next training will be held April 20, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Douglas County Hospital, 111 17th Avenue East in Alexandria.

For more information, call Suzette at 1-888-NAMI-HELPS, extension 102, or e-mail to sscheele@nami.org.

NAMI Minnesota's mission is to champion justice, dignity, and respect for all Minnesotans affected by mental illness (brain disorders). Through education, advocacy and support, NAMI members strive to eliminate the pervasive stigma of mental illness, effect positive changes in the mental health system, and increase public and professional understanding of mental illness.

NAMI Minnesota is a state affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, a non-profit organization that serves as the nation's voice on mental illness through its grassroots effort to transform America's mental health system.

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