In this talk\, Craig Jones\, LCSW\, and El izabeth Demoret\, LCSW\, of the Odyssey Clinic at the UAMS Psychiatric Res earch Institute\, will discuss the history of schizophrenia\, our current understanding about the causes and manifestations of the illness\, and var ious treatment approaches that can radically improve the quality of life a nd outcomes for individuals with schizophrenia and their families.
\nThis event will be livestreamed. Watch it here &rarr\;
\nCraig Jones\, LCSW\, is the Program Manager for the Odyssey Clinic in Little Rock. Prior t o this role\, he worked as an outpatient therapist in community mental hea lth and at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences\, often serving individuals with serious mental illness\, personality disorders\, trauma\ , and recovery from perpetration and victimization of interpersonal violen ce. He also has \;extensive \;history in working within crisis eva luation and intervention. He holds a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and has been a Licensed Certified S ocial Worker since 2009. He has also been an adjunct professor at multiple universities\, teaching \;various \;courses in philosophy and psy chology of religion\, since 2008. \;
\nElizabeth Demore t\, LCSW\, is the Program Manager for the Odyssey Clinic in North west Arkansas. Prior to this role\, she has several years of experience wo rking in \;inpatient \;mental health settings. She has also worked in outpatient settings\, serving individuals with serious and persistent mental health conditions. She holds a Master of Social Work degree from&nb sp\;University \;of Arkansas at Little Rock and has been a Licensed Ce rtified Social Worker since 2018.
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