An Education Program by the

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• Registration Form
• Name/NRIC of Caregiver
• D.O.B of Caregiver
• Contact Number
• Email Address
• Home Address
• Name/NRIC of Patient
• What is your relationship to patient
• How long have you been a caregiver to the
  patient
• Type of Accommodation
• Private Property
• HDB purchased ( ) room
• HDB rental ( ) room
• Others (please specify) ( )

• If you are interested in the training programme,
• Discuss with your IMH Medical Social Worker
• Sign Up at MSW Office at Clinic B, GBMC, CWC
• Email the completed registration form to Ms
  Rashida Begum,
• Medical Social Worker at rb_mohamed_udin_at_imh.com.
  sg or fax to 63851053.
• Call us at 63892059 for more details

You are not alone Let us walk with you.
Caregivers Training Programme Date 12th
November 2011 (Saturday) Time 9am to 5pm Venue
Emerald Room, MSW Department, IMH Free of charge
An Education Program by the Medical Social Work
Dept.
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Caregivers Training Programme For caregivers of
patients with Schizophrenia
Not everything that is faced can be changed. But
nothing can be changed until it is faced
Caring for someone with schizophrenia is often
challenging for families and friends. Caregivers
are concerned about their loved one but are
often frustrated, angry, and fearful as they
attempt to manage the care of the persons
illness. Research has shown that when caregivers
are armed with knowledge of schizophrenia and
find support, they are able to help their loved
one improve treatment results and cope better.

• This caregivers training programme provides
  you an opportunity to learn about
• Causes, symptoms and treatment options for
  schizophrenia
• Share and hear from others on common issues,
  concerns and challenges faced by caregivers
• Ways you can help your loved ones in their
  recovery process
• Effective communication skills with your loved
  ones
• Caregivers fatigue and self care in your care
  giving journey
• Community support and resources

Tea breaks and lunch are provided. Printed
materials will be issued. Limited vacancies.
Please register early.