Caregivers' Roadshow on Elderly Mental Illness (Mandarin)
| Event Date
| 27 Apr 2019 |
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| Time
| 9.30am - 1.00pm |
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| Closing Date |
27 Apr 2019 |
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| Target Audience |
Caregivers, General Public, Employers/Professionals, Others-Any caregiver or professional who is caring for persons with elderly mental illness |
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| Venue |
Institute of Mental Health, Meeting Room 3 and 4 |
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| Course Fee (S$) |
- |
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Caring for someone with elderly mental illness can be challenging for families and friends. Caregivers are concerned about their loved ones, but often find themselves frustrated, helpless or fearful due to their lack of knowledge and skills to manage their loved ones’ symptoms.Research has shown that caregivers are able to better cope with their caregiving role when providedwith appropriate support.
Starting in August 2017, the IMH Medical Social Work department have been collaborating with doctors, pharmacists and occupational therapists to conduct monthly Caregiver Roadshows in IMH as an initiative to reach out to caregivers of persons with mental illness, community partners and members of the public. The multi-disciplinary mental healthcareprofessionals aim to unravel mental illness, through explanations of available treatments and therapies, psychiatric medications and their side effects. Information on community resources and practical tips for caregiver coping will also be provided.
For registration and details, please contact MSW_Caregiver@imh.com.sg or call 6389 2057.
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