UNMC to present Mini-Medical school

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By the Lincoln Journal Star

The University of Nebraska Medical Center and co-sponsors in 25 communities across Nebraska invite the public to participate a free health education series titled, “Behavioral Health: Perception, Impact, Reality: The Promise of 21st Century Research.”

The UNMC Mini-Medical School series, which will be April 12, 19 and 26, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (CT). It will provide insight into mental health issues, and what UNMC is doing through research and new treatments.

Topics of the series include adult and child issues in depression, autism, addictions and issues of the aging mind.

The series will be broadcast live from the UNMC Durham Research Center Auditorium in Omaha via satellite to a host of Nebraska towns, including Lincoln.

Lincoln’s site is the College of Dentistry Dixon Lecture Hall, 40th and Holdrege streets.

Anyone with the satellite downlink capability can also tune into the series on Nebraska Satellite System 2, Channel 106.

Here are the topics:

April 12: “Your Child’s Mind … What’s going on in there?” will focus on children’s mental health disorders.

April 19: “‘Mind Fields: Navigating Adulthood,” will focus on adult mental health issues.

April 26: “Aging with Peace of Mind” will address how aging can affect mental functions and how to spot the symptoms.

Seating for Mini-Medical School is limited. Registration is required.

To get more information or to register, go to http://www.unmc.edu/minimed.

While the program is free to the public, continuing education credits are available for health professionals.

To register online: www.unmc.edu/minimed

Email: minimed@unmc.edu

Or call toll free: 1-(877) 852-0013.