FGCU Florida Institute of Government Presents
'Building Bridges and Alliances.Mental Health 101' Workshop
WHO FGCU Florida Institute of Government, for managers, supervisors and staff from both the private and public sectors
WHAT "Building Bridges and Alliances.Mental Health 101" half-day workshop from the Florida Institute of Government's Non-Profit Series. This workshop will assist participants in their interactions with individuals whose behavior they do not understand. It provides an overview of the major mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depression, helping to dispel the myths about individuals who have these illnesses and emphasize the importance of re-framing stereotypical thinking. Participants will leave with a greater understanding of how to interact successfully with all individuals they encounter. Michael McNally and Dr. Jan Eustis are instructors for the program.
WHEN 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Monday, March 24
WHERE Student Union 213
WHY To learn to:
Define mental illness
Sort out myths and realities
Define "recovery" and is it real?
CONTACT Joanne Hartke at (239) 590-7815 or firstname.lastname@example.org