British Columbia Schizophrenia Society » Burnaby Events http://www.bcss.org A Reason to Hope, the Means to Cope Fri, 25 Jul 2008 03:10:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 en New Westminster - BCSS - Surviving Schizophrenia Presentation http://www.bcss.org/2008/06/12/new-westminster-bcss-surviving-schizophrenia-presentation/ http://www.bcss.org/2008/06/12/new-westminster-bcss-surviving-schizophrenia-presentation/#comments Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:38:51 +0000 admin http://www.bcss.org/?p=619 (FREE Public Education)
Dr. Austin Mardon & Dr. Debbie Thompson

Dr. Austin Mardon was diagnosed with Schizophrenia at the age of 30. His personal was diagnosed with Schizophrenia at the age of 30. His personal story is an story is an inspiration on how even severe madness can be overcome and his message promotes importance of “giving back to society” as a genuine means of rehabilitation. abilitation.

Dr. Debbie Thompson is a Clinical Consultant for Psychiatry with the Fraser Health  Authority. Her
talk will address the challenges of staying on medication;  what helps and what hurts!

Pre Pre-registration requested, contact: registration requested, contact:
Hardeep Hardeep 604 604-574 574-1976 1976 or or hardeep_bcss@shaw.ca
David David 604 604-523 523-1072 1072 daviddic@telus.net
Jessica Jessica 604 604-247 247-1884 1884 jessicasmits@bcss.org
Francesca Francesca 604 604-583 583-9775 9775 francesca@bcss.org

Refreshments Provided
Wednesday, June 25 7:00 – 9:00pm @ Douglas College
(700 Royal Ave., New Westminister)

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