Families Affected by Mental Disorders
Mental health disorders and paths to treatment
In this class, you will:
- Learn helpful information about psychosis, the schizophrenia spectrum, bipolar disorder, and other mental health diagnoses, including what does and does not contribute to their development.
- Gain understanding of your diagnosed family member’s symptoms, including difficulties they may have with concentration, memory, complex thought processes, and understanding and accepting their diagnosis.
- Gain understanding of evidence-based treatments and the process of recovery.
- Learn about local mental health agencies and the services they provide.
- Learn about medications prescribed for mental illnesses.
- Learn about various paths to treatment for people with mental health diagnoses.
Completion of this 1-day 6-hour class is required to participate in the Family Skills, Support, and Problem-Solving Group. There is no obligation to enroll in the group.
The class will meet online via a video service.
The next scheduled class is Saturday, March 30, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (There will be a one-hour lunch break.)
Cost: $195 per device logged in.
Maximum enrollment: 15
