“Raising Awareness on Mental and Behavior Health,” a panel discussion sponsored by ICNA Relief NOLA, will occur at 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 29, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.

This event is free of charge and is open to the public.

The panel will explore how communication and communication patterns among parents and children affect the symptoms of anxiety, depression and self-esteem, and help build resiliency.

Included in this event is an interactive exercise. There is a question and answer session following the panel discussion.

After the session, information on free mental and behavioral health services will be provided.

The mission of ICNA Relief USA is to alleviate human suffering by providing caring and compassionate service to victims of adversities and survivors of disasters. ICNA Relief USA strives to build healthy communities, strengthen families and create opportunities for those in despair while maintaining their dignity and advocating for basic human needs.

ICNA Relief USA is a Better Business Bureau accredited nonprofit with a 4/4 star rating by Charity Navigator, a member of the CFC (Combined Federal Campaign) and a board member of NVOAD (National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster).

For more information, contact Chris Smith, Manager of Adult Programming, at (504) 889-8143 or wcsmith@jplibrary.net.