The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing will offer a course titled, Recovering from Psychosis: A Wellness Approach. The course is for those with major depression, schizophrenia, manic-depressive illnesses, their family, friends and health care professionals.
The course will run from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m. on 12 consecutive Tuesdays, beginning Feb. 1 through April 25. It will be held at the UNMC College of Nursing, 42nd and Dewey Streets, Room 2018. Free parking is available in Lot 13, on the east side of the college at 41st and Dewey.
Major depression, schizophrenia and bi-polar (manic-depressive) illnesses affect society in many ways. Biological in nature, the illnesses can be treated and managed so those affected and their families can lead a healthy life. The program will address psychosis, the biological aspects of mental illness, treatment, medications, recovery, and how to manage the illnesses.
The course is taught by Susan Muhlbauer, Ph.D., and Marlene Lindeman, both UNMC assistant professors of nursing. Dr. Muhlbauer is a certified psychiatric clinical nurse specialist and an advanced registered nurse practitioner, and Lindeman is a certified psychiatric clinical nurse specialist.
The cost to attend the program is $20 per session or $10 per session for a second family member or friend. Sliding scale payment and scholarships are available. The cost for health care professionals and service providers is $30 per session and includes continuing education credit. Required textbook is $55. To register, call the UNMC Family Health Care Center at (402) 559-7487.
UNMC is the only public academic health science center in the state. Through its commitment to research, education, outreach and patient care, UNMC has established itself as one of the country’s leading centers for cancer research and treatment and solid organ transplantation. Nearly $32 million in research grants and contracts were awarded to UNMC scientists during the past fiscal year. In addition, UNMCs educational programs are responsible for training more health professionals practicing in Nebraska than any other institution.