Dr Nicholson lecture

The Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW Inc is delighted to welcome Dr. Joanne Nicholson, Professor of Psychiatry and Family Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Center for Mental Health Services in Schizophrenia Awareness Week 2010.

Dr Nicholson will be presenting a special program for families and carers on

Monday 17th May at 6pm.

We can look forward to a very interesting program as Professor Nicholson has spend her academic career working with families, and will present on the topic Mental Illness: Understanding the Impact on Families and How to Help.

Dr. Nicholson will provide an overview of her work in developing education and skills training for people supporting a family member with a mental illness. She is passionate about the need for a ‘family education approach” to dealing with the challenges of mental illness and, in particular, how parents might best be supported in their caring role. 

Inside out Theatrical Reading

The evening will also include a theatrical reading from the ground-breaking play Inside Out. Actors Valerie Bader and Benn Welford will enact the struggles of mother and son, as they come to terms with his emerging schizophrenia.

Venue:
NSW Parliament House
Parliament House Theatrette
Macquarie Street, Sydney

This is a free event but bookings are essential. Please click here for flyer details