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,
from Jan. 30 through April 24. It will be held at the UNMC College of Nursing,
42nd and Dewey streets, Room 2018. Free parking is available on the east
side of the college at 41st 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 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 (402) 559-7487.