July 2, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: PACER Center 952-838-9000, 800-53-PACER
PACER workshop addresses mental health medications for children
PACER Center is offering “Children Taking Medications for Mental Health Reasons,” a free workshop for parents of children who currently take medications for mental health reasons and for education professionals. It is on Tuesday, July 20, 2010, from 7 to 9 p.m., at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn. Advance registration is requested.
Participants at this helpful workshop are invited to learn about:
- Medications that are commonly used to treat mental health issues in children
- How to talk to children about the medications they are taking
- Ways to listen effectively to children’s feelings
- Strategies to encourage children to continue taking their medications
To register for the workshop, call PACER at 952-838-9000 or 952-838-0190 (TTY). In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.
PACER Center is a parent center for families of children and young adults with any disability. PACER provides individual assistance, workshops, publications, and other resources to help families make decisions about education and other services for their child or young adult with disabilities.
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