Toward a greater understanding
Join us for a public forum featuring Nigel Bart (Studio Facilitator, Artbeat Studio, Inc.) and Ernie Bart (Board Member, Artbeat Studio, Inc.)
MAY 20, 2015 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain
Jean-Paul-Aubry Hall
340 Provencher Boulevard Winnipeg, MB
Hosted by the Manitoba Schizophrenia Society (MSS)
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TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION
What are schizophrenia and psychosis? How are they treated? What is it like to live with these illnesses? How do you ensure medication adherence? How do you prevent relapse? What are the myths concerning these illnesses? What is the impact of these illnesses on families? How likely is a person with schizophrenia to commit a crime? What is NCRMD? How do Review Boards do risk assessments? What are the recidivism rates for offenders? What supports are provided to people released into the community who are NCRMD? Is recovery possible? What are the consequences of stigma? How do you balance public safety and the rights and treatment of those released back into the community?
PANEL MEMBERS (with questions from the audience)
Dr. Michael Eleff, Psychiatrist
Ken MacKenzie, Manager, Community Forensic Services of the WRHA
Jane Burpee, Public Education Coordinator for MSS
Phyllis Carr, Family Member
Ernie Bart, Family Member
Sherri Matsumoto, Person living with schizophrenia
Barb Madden, RN living with schizophrenia
Nigel Bart, Artbeat Studio, Person living with schizophrenia
Chris Summerville, Executive Director, MSS[hr]
