TEEN TALK FORUM A spin-off of “Ending the Silence,” this group is just for high school teens like you! It’s a safe and welcoming space where you can freely talk about mental health and your everyday struggles. While two adults are there to help guide the discussion, most of the chat is up to you […]
NAMI DuPage is proud to offer a free peer support group for high school teens dealing with mental health issues. Co-led by a NAMI peer leader and a clinician, this is held in-person at NAMI DuPage. We hope to provide a safe space for peers to learn about mental health, and to support and encourage […]
Why do we get stressed? What causes stress? This workshop will discuss these big questions, give tips on managing stress, and walk participants through a guided meditation. WHEN: May 3, 2024 TIME: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM WHERE: Downers Grove Public Library REGISTER HERE For more information, please contact Leigh Nelson, Director of Youth Services, at […]
We all feel anxiety. There are different levels of anxiety. This workshop addresses everyday worries vs. anxiety attacks and what to do if you have one. Depression is the number one diagnosed mental illness in the world. When does feeling sad turn into depression? You are not alone; there are coping strategies and resources available […]
NAMI DuPage is proud to offer a free peer support group for high school teens dealing with mental health issues. Co-led by a NAMI peer leader and a clinician, this is held in-person at NAMI DuPage. We hope to provide a safe space for peers to learn about mental health, and to support and encourage […]
Most people worry about how they look, sometimes obsessing over their weight, their make-up, or a particular body part. But when does worry cross the line and turn into Body Dysmorphic Disorder? Learn and understand early signs of Body Dysmorphia before they lead to eating disorders or other mental health conditions. Learn ways to help […]
NAMI DuPage is proud to offer a free peer support group for high school teens dealing with mental health issues. Co-led by a NAMI peer leader and a clinician, this is held in-person at NAMI DuPage. We hope to provide a safe space for peers to learn about mental health, and to support and encourage […]
Ending the Silence – Families Join us for a 1-hour virtual mental health presentation for parents/guardians with middle or high school-aged youth that includes warning signs, facts, statistics, how to talk with your child, and how to work with school staff. DATE: 5/21/23 TIME: 7 PM - 8 PM WHERE: Zoom Mark your calendars! REGISTER […]
In this workshop, three (3) different kinds of relationships are addressed, which are romantic, family, and friends. There are healthy relationships and unhealthy relationships. How can you spot the ones that are unhealthy? Unhealthy relationships can be dangerous to our well-being and overall mental health. Noticing the signs and having the tools to know what […]
NAMI DuPage is proud to offer a free peer support group for high school teens dealing with mental health issues. Co-led by a NAMI peer leader and a clinician, this is held in-person at NAMI DuPage. We hope to provide a safe space for peers to learn about mental health, and to support and encourage […]
This workshop defines what stress is and the different types of stress we all feel, which can vary from happy to traumatic. A big question is, why do we get stressed? What causes our minds to stress? Stress has negative impacts on your mental health and physical health. This workshop offers tips on how to […]
NAMI DuPage is proud to offer a free peer support group for high school teens dealing with mental health issues. Co-led by a NAMI peer leader and a clinician, this is held in-person at NAMI DuPage. We hope to provide a safe space for peers to learn about mental health, and to support and encourage […]