Who should attend?  friends, family, health care professionals and those personally diagnosed with any form of mental illness.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Dr. Thomas Insel, director of the National Institute of Mental Health. Insel and the NIMH just announced on July 1 news that a trio of genome-wide studies – collectively the largest to date – has pinpointed a vast array of genetic variation that cumulatively may account for at least one third of the genetic risk for schizophrenia. One of the studies traced schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, in part, to the same chromosomal neighborhoods.

• Gary Foster, producer of “The Soloist”, a film starring Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey. Jr. telling the story of a talented musician struggling with schizophrenia  living on the streets of L.A. and his unlikely friendship with a journalist who tries to help.

Who can offer help locally?  More than a dozen community mental health organizations will be present to answer your questions.
CEU/CE credits for professionals – Click here Registration required. Call 941-917-1779 for questions regarding continuing education.

Last year the Journey to Wellness: Lifelong Recovery from Mental Illness” free community mental health research symposium attracted a standing room only audience (over 1700 people).   Nearly 20% of the audience was health care professionals earning Continuing Education Credits through our partnership with Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System. We also offer an information exhibit space for local mental health care providers and support organizations to share their services with the community in attendance.