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

The training discusses treatment options in children’s mental health, 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 Sept. 18, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., in Chisago City at the Chisago Lakes Library (Community Room), located at 11754 302nd Street.

For information, call Suzette at 651-645-2948 (extension 102), or e-mail sscheele@nami.org.

NA MI-MN’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. NA MI-MN 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.