FRIDAY - 11:00am - Schizophrenia Fellowship

“Something's Not Quite Right”

Presented by: Rob Ramjan, Chief Executive Officer
Organisation: Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW Inc.
 
Session outline:
In this session, Rob will help us to understand mental illness by sharing information about some of the more common mental illnesses.
 
He will tell us how to recognise emerging mental illness, and the signs and symptoms associated with these conditions.
 
A must-see seminar for anyone who would like to know more about mental illnesses, and for all teachers working with adolescents and for parents with teenage children.
 
More about the Presenter and Organisation:
Rob Ramjan is the Cheif Executive Officer of the Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW Incorporated.

The Schizophrenia Fellowship is a nonprofit, community based organisation working in the field of mental illness. It's vision is to create "a society in which people with mental illness are valued and treated as equals".

The Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW Inc. is committed to improving the circumstances and welfare of people living with schizophrenia, their relatives and carers, and professionals working in the area. The Fellowship works to:
  • Eliminate stigma and create a society that is understanding and accepting.
  • Ensure that people with schizophrenia, and their carers and relatives, have access to information and appropriate services.
  • Advocate on behalf of people with schizophrenia, their carers and relatives and mental health professionals, for better government policy in the areas of research, treatment, rehabilitation, housing and other relevant areas.
  • Provide innovative programs and support.
  • Ensure that the Fellowship has effective and accountable management.