The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) is a six week, highly interactive group program to help people gain self-confidence in their ability to control their symptoms and learn how their health problems affect their lives. 

Topics include

• Dealing with feelings of fear and isolation
• Appropriate exercise
• Medication use 
• Nutrition 
• Managing depression
• How to evaluate new treatments
• Communicating with family, friends and health team

CDSMP is an evidenced based program developed at Stanford University and now managed by the Self-Management Resource Center.

Cost: Free

Contact: Alicia Amyx-Winrod, aliciaamyx-winrod@missouri.edu, 417-679-3525