NAMI "BASICS" is a free 6-session mental health education class for Parents & family caregivers of Children & Teens with Emotional and/or Behavioral Difficulties. This course was developed by mental health care professional Dr. Teri Brister to inform parents about emotional and behavioral disorders, the biology of mental illness, symptoms, treatment, medications, communication methods, problem solving techniques, advocacy for school services, juvenile justice issues, and a variety of other topics.

Classes will be taught from 6 - 8:45 p.m. on Tues. & Thurs. evenings for three weeks beginning Feb. 16, 2016.  Location: Warren-Yazoo Men. Health Admin. Bldg. Conference Rm., 3444 Wisconsin Ave.  *Pre-registration is required in order to insure seating and books.  Email namivicksburg@gmail.com or call 601-630-9470 (leave message) to register.