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: Amber Allen, amallen@missouri.edu, 417-881-8909