coe-staff: February 25 at UO: Mental Health Diversity: Challenging Stigma and Labels of Mental Illness

[Annette Tognazzini]

Mental Health Diversity: Challenging Stigma and Labels of Mental Illness

Keynote:  Myriam Rahman, MA Dipl PW

When:  Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Time: 6:00-7:30 pm

Where: HEDCO 220

REFRESHMENTS

Myriam uses her personal story of psychosis, hospitalization and recovery to introduce a deeper and more holistic understanding of experiences diagnosed as psychiatric disorders (including bipolar 
states, mania, psychosis, schizophrenia and depression).   With more 
than 10 years of experience exploring meaning in mysterious, wild, unusual and disturbing states (often labeled as mental illness), Myriam’s work is a doorway to healing and recovery.

Myriam’s keynote will create an inclusive space to explore stereotypes, stigma, labels, systemic and social issues, medication, trauma, spirituality and the role of love, openness and compassion.

ASL Interpreters Provided

Please request additional accommodations by calling the Accessible Education Center at 541-346-1155.

UO is an equal opportunity, affirmative-action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.