BRMC’s Mental Health Gala on Thursday
Will Focus on Schizophrenia
“Coping with Schizophrenia” will be the topic at Bradford Regional Medical Center’s (BRMC’s) fifth annual Rays of Hope Mental Health Gala scheduled for Thursday, May 27, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., in the main lobby.
The guest speaker will be Frederick J. Frese, Ph.D., a psychologist who served for 15 years as the director of psychology at Western Reserve Psychiatric Hospital, one of Ohio’s largest psychiatric hospitals. He is currently coordinator of the Ohio’s Summit County Recovery Project.
“This event will bring a wealth of information about mental illness to anyone in the community who wants and needs to learn more. Our ultimate hope is to eliminate the stigma of mental illness,” said Jacqueline Shine-Dixon, director of BRMC’s Bradford Recovery Systems, which is the hospital’s psychiatry department.
Thirty-five years ago, while a young Marine Corps officer, Dr. Frese was diagnosed with schizophrenia and over the next 10 years was in and out of mental hospitals, often on secure wards. Despite his disability, he earned a degree in international business management from the American Graduate School of International Management in Phoenix as well as master’s and doctoral degrees in psychology from Ohio University.
Dr. Frese currently holds psychology faculty appointments in psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University and the Northeastern Ohio University’s College of Medicine and Pharmacy, and has held teaching positions at Kent State University, Ohio University and the Ashland Theological Seminary.
He also has published numerous articles and chapters, and serves on the advisory board for Schizophrenia Bulletin and Psychiatric Rehabilitation. He also is a reviewer for Psychiatric Services.
He has been a long-time activist on behalf of people suffering from serious mental illness on the local, state and national level. He founded the Community and State Hospital Section of the American Psychological Association, which is for psychologists serving the seriously mentally ill. Additionally, he has served on a variety of committees for both the National Institute of Mental Health and the Veterans Administration.
Dr. Frese’s presentation will be preceded by opening remarks at 5 p.m. by Roger Laroche, M.D., medical director of BRMC’s Bradford Recovery Systems.
Prior to the talks there will be a 4:30 p.m. meet-and-greet session with refreshments available.
The event’s co-sponsors are Community Care Behavioral Health, McKean County Department of Human Services, BRMC’s Bradford Recovery Systems, Dickinson Mental Health Center, Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems, Full Circle Complementary Therapy, Oxley’s Service, and Lisa’s Hairport.
Event donations were provided by Pizza Hut, Edmond Chevrolet, Dipson Theaters, McDonald’s Restaurant, and Bisett Building Center.
The guest speaker will be Frederick J. Frese, Ph.D., a psychologist who served for 15 years as the director of psychology at Western Reserve Psychiatric Hospital, one of Ohio’s largest psychiatric hospitals. He is currently coordinator of the Ohio’s Summit County Recovery Project.“This event will bring a wealth of information about mental illness to anyone in the community who wants and needs to learn more. Our ultimate hope is to eliminate the stigma of mental illness,” said Jacqueline Shine-Dixon, director of BRMC’s Bradford Recovery Systems, which is the hospital’s psychiatry department.
Thirty-five years ago, while a young Marine Corps officer, Dr. Frese was diagnosed with schizophrenia and over the next 10 years was in and out of mental hospitals, often on secure wards. Despite his disability, he earned a degree in international business management from the American Graduate School of International Management in Phoenix as well as master’s and doctoral degrees in psychology from Ohio University.
Dr. Frese currently holds psychology faculty appointments in psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University and the Northeastern Ohio University’s College of Medicine and Pharmacy, and has held teaching positions at Kent State University, Ohio University and the Ashland Theological Seminary.
He also has published numerous articles and chapters, and serves on the advisory board for Schizophrenia Bulletin and Psychiatric Rehabilitation. He also is a reviewer for Psychiatric Services.
He has been a long-time activist on behalf of people suffering from serious mental illness on the local, state and national level. He founded the Community and State Hospital Section of the American Psychological Association, which is for psychologists serving the seriously mentally ill. Additionally, he has served on a variety of committees for both the National Institute of Mental Health and the Veterans Administration.
Dr. Frese’s presentation will be preceded by opening remarks at 5 p.m. by Roger Laroche, M.D., medical director of BRMC’s Bradford Recovery Systems.
Prior to the talks there will be a 4:30 p.m. meet-and-greet session with refreshments available.
The event’s co-sponsors are Community Care Behavioral Health, McKean County Department of Human Services, BRMC’s Bradford Recovery Systems, Dickinson Mental Health Center, Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems, Full Circle Complementary Therapy, Oxley’s Service, and Lisa’s Hairport.
Event donations were provided by Pizza Hut, Edmond Chevrolet, Dipson Theaters, McDonald’s Restaurant, and Bisett Building Center.
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