Biological in nature, the illnesses can be treated and managed so those affected and their families can live in a healthy way. The course is for those with major depression, schizophrenia, manic-depressive illnesses, their family, friends and health care professionals. It will be held at the UNMC College of Nursing, 42nd and Dewey Streets, Room 2017.
Free parking is available on the east side of the college.
The program will address psychosis, the biological aspects of mental illness, treatment, medications, recovery, and how to manage the illnesses in order to live in a healthy way. Sliding scale payment and scholarships are available. The course is taught by Susan Muhlbauer and Marlene Lindeman, who have master's degrees in nursing. Muhlbauer is a certified psychiatric clinical nurse specialist and an advanced registered nurse practitioner, and Lindeman is a certified psychiatric clinical nurse specialist.