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. 25 to April 19, 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. at the UNMC College of Nursing, 42nd and Dewey streets, Room 2018. Free parking is available in the parking structure at 42nd and Dewey Ave.
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. Class size is limited. The cost for health care professionals and service providers is $35 per session and includes continuing education credit. Required textbook is $55.
For more information or to register, call Rhonda at the UNMC College of Nursing, 559-7487 or email, rharnish@unmc.edu.