Thursday, February 16, 2012
Veterans Memorial Center
203 East 14th Street - Davis, CA
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Davis Enterprise articles:
Jan 16   Feb 8 (includes interview)

Catered by

GUEST SPEAKER
Dr. Mason Spain Turner
Chief Psychiatrist
Kaiser Permanente, San Francisco, CA

"Coming Unglued:
The Bipolar Home in Times of Trouble"

Some of the topics to be discussed:

• The medical definition of bipolar disorder, including types, symptoms, results (hospitalization, incarceration, loss of relationships, drug/alcohol abuse and self-medication, etc.)
• Challenges of the bipolar home -- dealing with extreme ambiguity, need for 'uber vigilance,' inability to reason with a person who is psychotic, reduced expectations for the loved one's achieving life goals, finding the right psychiatrist / medication mix / therapist, etc... (Focus will be on households with bipolar minor or adult children.)
• Unique additional challenges brought on by today's difficult economy (job loss, foreclosure, reduced services, etc.)
• Hope and recovery -- suggested interventions, new medical science, effective therapeutic approaches, etc.

TICKET PRICES
General Public - $40 ($35 if purchased by mail by February 11th)
Students - $10   Mental Health Consumers - $3   Sponsorships - $25

Advance Reservation with Payment Strongly Recommended.
This event is expected to sell out SOLD OUT!
Order your tickets now
or phone (530) 756-8181 for more information.