Brief Summary
The stigma of being diagnosed with a mental illness prevents many people from returning to the lives without shame and may exacerbate the feelings of being different. Members of the Client Empowerment Council will talk about their experiences returning to school, work and to their families and discuss the power of talking about their illness and when it may be appropriate not to talk about it. The panel includes the perspective from the Chief of Staff on how talking about mental illness contributes to recovery and empowerment.
Registration is requested. Admission is FREE.
If you would like to attend the February 16th session, you can register by clicking HERE.
Moderator
Claude Lurette, Past Chair of Client Empowerment Council
Presenters
Dr. Raj Bhatla, Psychiatrist-in-Chief/Chief of Staff, The Royal
Members of Client Empowerment Council, The Royal
Date: Thursday February 16, 2012
Presentation and Q&A Session: 7:00 to 8:30 pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)
Location: Auditorium, The Royal, 1145 Carling Avenue, Ottawa
For more information, please contact Sue Riley at sue.riley@theroyal.ca.