UNISON Northern Ireland

Schizophrenia Awareness/Living with Schizophrenia

Event Date: 
15 May 2019 - 13:00 to 16:00

North City Business Centre, Belfast (open to all)

This course is delivered by the Belfast Recovery College, which is part of Belfast Trust and open to all. 

Despite an estimated 1 in 100 experiencing the disorder called schizophrenia it is still misunderstood and surrounded by stigma. Through this course we will explore the definitions; the different impacts it may have and challenge the stigma around it. This course will address the experience of living with Schizophrenia, causes, treatments and how to prevent relapse. It will be discussed from lived and educational perspectives.  It is suitable for those who are interested in this topic in a personal or professional capacity