Schizophrenia: How to Recognize It and How to Help

Schizophrenia: How to Recognize It and How to Help

Schizophrenia: How to Recognize It and How to Help

Tuesday, August 7, 2018 (1:00 – 2:30 pm)
Torigian Senior Center, 75R Central Street, Peabody, MA 01906

Many practitioners remain mystified of what schizophrenia is and how to best to help somebody with schizophrenia.

This presentation attempts to improve the ability of providers to recognize and respond to schizophrenia by addressing the following:

  • Description of core symptoms of schizophrenia.
  • Exploration of treatment goals for persons living with schizophrenia across the life span.
  • Presentation of common side effects of antipsychotic medications
  • Strategies for working constructively with persons living with schizophrenia
  • Understanding the critical role of community in the treatment and support of persons living with schizophrenia

Presenting will be Oliver Freudenreich, MD, FACLP. Dr. Freudenreich is the Co-Director of the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Schizophrenia Clinical and Research Program and Director of the MGH Fellowship in Public and Community Psychiatry. He is also a deputy editor for the journal Psychosomatics. Dr. Freudenreich has published extensively in his areas of interest and written a handbook on psychotic disorders.

Social Work, Nursing, LADC, and CDP (Certified Dementia Practitioner) continuing educational credits are being pursued.

To register, please email dcollier@glss.net .

Registration spaces are offered on a first come first served basis.

There is no charge for this training.

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