By Daily Press staff
There are a lot of misconceptions about mental illness, experts say. But May is Mental Health Month, and Step Up on Second, a mental healthcare agency, is providing a series of free lectures dealing with different aspects of the illnesses featuring experts in the field.
The series will kick-off Tuesday, May 10, and continue on Tuesday evenings throughout the month: May 10 — “Understanding the Ups and Downs of Bipolar Disorder” with Dr. Michael DiPaolo.
May 17 — “Medications 2005: A Discussion About Medications and Treatment of Mental Illness” with Dr. Dino Tripodis.
May 24 — “How Families Can Help in the Recovery Process” with Dr. Michael DiPaolo.
May 31 — “What is Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Why is it the State of the Art Treatment for Mental Illness” with Dr. Alex Kopelowicz.
All lectures begin at 7 p.m. and will be held at The First Presbyterian Church, 1220 2nd St. in Santa Monica. Parking is available for $3 across from the church in parking structure No. 2.
All lectures are free and open to the public, but space is limited. Call (310) 394- 6889, ext. 22 to reserve a seat.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on May 7, 2005. Read the original PDF.