Hope and Compassion: Treating Mental Health Patients & Families
Glenn Kopelson, Co-Chair Resnick PFAC, UCLA Martha Browning, Member Resnick PFAC, UCLA
The Resnick Neurospychiatric PFAC at UCLA created an educational lecture series where family members and patients presented personal experiences, issues and solutions to multiple departments throughout the hospital. This webinar will provide personal stories and educate the audience on specific issues that relate to mental health and provide clear takeaways for participants to use in their organization.
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