The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing will offer
a course titled, Recovering from Psychosis: A Wellness Approach, each
Tuesday evening from Jan. 29 to April 23, 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
at the UNMC College of Nursing, 42nd and Dewey streets, Room 2018. Free
parking is available in the parking structure at 42nd and Dewey.
Major depression, schizophrenia and bi-polar or 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.
It is estimated that 20 to 30 percent of women and 7 to 12 percent of
men experience major depression sometime during their life. About 1 percent
experience schizophrenia or manic-depression.
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 practice registered
nurse, 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 (402) 559-7487.