SCHIZOPHRENIA SOCIETY OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

A REASON TO HOPE. THE MEANS TO COPE

Family Education Plan

With the support of an unconditional grant from AstraZeneca Canada Inc, the Schizophrenia Society of Canada has developed the "Strengthening Families Together" program for use across the country.

SSNL is now seeking interested family members to participate in our next offering of this education program designed for families this spring. The program has 10 sessions that cover a variety of topics:

• What is Mental Illness?
• The Brain and Causes of Mental Illness
• Schizophrenia
• Mood & Anxiety Disorders
• Mental Illness, Alcohol & Drug Use, & Criminal Behaviour
• Treating Mental Illness
• Living with Mental Illness
• Coping As A Family
• Understanding the Mental Health System
• Advocacy & Developing A Support Network

The 2-hour sessions will be held once a week for 10 weeks starting the week of March 29th, 2007. We are hoping to see the program offered in the Central and Western Regions in the near future.

If you are interested in participating in this program please contact Lori Humber at 777-3335 or email us here.