Mental Health and the Holidays

Class & Event Types:

Seasonal, Health & Wellness, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Age Group:

Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
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Program Description

Event Details

Many walking away down snowy, wooded path

Mental illnesses are brain disorders that are biologically based medical problems. Untreated, they can cause severe disturbances in thinking, feeling and relating. This results in substantially diminished capacity for dealing with the ordinary demands of life. Mental illness can affect persons of any age and occur in any family. They are not caused by bad parenting and not evidence of weakness of character.

The holidays are a time when we are supposed to be “merry and bright”. Unfortunately for many, the holidays are a time of increased stress and anxiety. Behavioral health experts say there are a number of reasons for this. This presentation by the St. Louis chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) discusses common triggers for holiday mental health stressors and what can be done to help yourself or a loved one to cope. Youth In Need will also be on hand to discuss the mental health and shelter services they provide.

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Accommodations

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Event Photography

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