Please register here the access the recording of AMT's webinar 'Understanding Schizophrenia and its Treatment', presented by Conjoint Prof. Mike Hazelton on 18 December 2024.
Description
While schizophrenia is much less common than conditions such as depression, it can have a severe and prolonged impact on affected individuals. However, people living with schizophrenia can and do recover to live full and meaningful lives. The purpose of this webinar is to provide an outline of the causes, impact and current treatments for schizophrenia. Basic principles for supporting the recovery of a person living with schizophrenia will also be covered.
The online format will include opportunities for discussion and questions.
About the presenter
Mike retired as Professor of Mental Health Nursing at the University of Newcastle in early 2020, a position he had held since 2002. During his academic career Mike led nursing and midwifery schools in the University of Tasmania, Curtin University and the University of Newcastle. He has published over 100 peer reviewed articles, books, book chapter and abstracts and presented numerous keynote addresses and conference presentations in Australia and internationally. Mike is the president and chair of the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Australian Borderline Personality Disorder Foundation. He is an accredited Master Mental health First Aid Instructor and has delivered almost 100 Mental Health First Aid courses.
Professional Development
You will be able to claim around 1.5 hours of PD on completion of the reflection template in your AMT member portal.
Cost
AMT members : $25.00
Non-members : $45.00