Date: Monday, October 26, 2009

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Winfield

OCTOBER IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH CDH and St. Michael's in Wheaton offer free presentation on managing anxiety WINFIELD, Ill. Anxiety is part of the normal human condition and is on the rise in our fast-paced culture. It's a pattern that historically persists: as the economy plummets, anxiety soars.

When anxiety becomes an excessive irrational dread of everyday situations, it has become a disabling disorder. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (MIMH), there are five major types of anxiety disorders: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Social Phobia (or Social Anxiety Disorder). In general, anxiety disorders are treatable with therapy and/or medication.

Behavioral Health Services of Central DuPage Hospital (CDH) and St. Michael's Catholic Church, Wheaton, will offer "Managing Anxiety in the Midst of Today's Anxiety-Provoking Culture." The presentation will be given by Allison Parks Johnsen, a licensed clinical professional counselor from CDH. Johnsen specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders. Information about treatment options in the community will be available. The event will be held at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Faith Center, 2nd Fl., Rm. 210, (317 W. Willow, Wheaton). To register, please contact St. Michael's Parish Nurse, Thecla Rettberg, RN at (630) 462-5042.

About Central DuPage Hospital. Central DuPage Hospital is a nationally recognized 313-bed facility located in Winfield. Behavioral Health Services of CDH provides supportive and sensitive treatment for adolescents, and adults struggling with a behavioral health issues, including mental health concerns, psychiatric disease, alcohol abuse, addictions, and family or relationship issues.

For confidential help or more information, call (630) 933-4000 24-hours a day/ TTY 630-933-4833 for the hearing impaired.