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Advancing the Well-Being of Individuals with Schizophrenia: A Research UpdateA free public education program Presented by Produced in collaboration with Sponsored by ** This program is FREE and open to the public. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Welcome Please join us for the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Department of Psychiatry’s 7th Annual Schizophrenia Education Day. This program is intended for individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia and their families and friends. Individuals with schizophrenia generally experience difficulties with their physical and cognitive well-being, even after symptoms of their illness are fully treated. As people with schizophrenia and their families are aware, the challenges of preserving cognitive function, attaining full employment, and managing health issues are daunting. The aim of this educational program is to provide you with information about the latest research findings in order to help you or your family member manage cognitive, employment, and health issues related to schizophrenia and its treatment. Smoking cessation. Roughly 75% percent of individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia smoke cigarettes. Learn about exciting new advances in treatments for smoking cessation and longer term relapse prevention. Genetics. Researchers are actively studying the relationship between genetics and schizophrenia. Learn about advancements in identifying genes that play a role in schizophrenia, understanding the role of these genes, and using our understanding of genetics to match individuals to particular treatments. Cognitive function. Cognitive function is often compromised in individuals with schizophrenia, as a result of both the medications used to treat the illness, and the illness itself. Learn about exciting developments in three areas of cognitive preservation and enhancement: vitamin supplements, treatments that hold potential for preventing brain cell loss in first episode psychosis, and promising results of computer-based cognitive remediation programs. Schizophrenia in the workplace. Getting back to work is an enormous challenge for individuals who have schizophrenia. Learn about new, evidence-based techniques for managing illness in the workplace, developing marketable work skills, sustaining work, and building a meaningful career path. A special feature of this program is a guest panel comprised of individuals in recovery from schizophrenia. We are indebted to these individuals for sharing their stories publicly and contributing their time to help others recovering from schizophrenia. We hope this program helps you and your family in the journey toward wellness. Donald C. Goff, MD Saturday, November 7, 2009Richard B. Simches Research Center
Faculty Donald C. Goff, MD Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School Director, Schizophrenia Clinical and Research Program, Massachusetts General Hospital A. Eden Evins, MD, MPH Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School Director, Center for Addiction Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital Joshua L. Roffman, MD Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School Assistant in Psychiatry, Schizophrenia Clinical and Research Program, Massachusetts General Hospital Corinne Cather, PhD Instructor in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School Director, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program of the Schizophrenia Clinical and Research Program, Massachusetts General Hospital Directions and Parking DirectionsMBTA Red Line (to Charles/MGH), Green Line (to Government Center) or Orange Line (to North Station).Printable public transportation and driving directions (pdf) ParkingFree parking will be available, with validation, in the Mass General Hospital parking lots.Refreshments Cost Questions?
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