Your Body: From Head to Toe -- Part 3

Taking care of your health means being well informed, well prepared, and capable of making good choices when it comes to your body. This series of workshops, led by physicians and health experts from the University of Pennsylvania and the Health System, will address various health issues from head to toe and steps you can take to maintain a healthier lifestyle. Pre-registration is required for these workshops, which are sponsored by Human Resources. You are welcome to bring a brown bag lunch to the sessions. For more information and to register, visit the Human Resources online course catalog or contact Human Resources at 215-898-5116 or suzsmith@upenn.edu.

Treatment-Resistant Depression and Bipolar Disorder: The Basics
March 10, 2010; 12pm-1pm; FREE

While most types of depression improve with treatment, others don’t necessarily respond well. In this workshop, you’ll explore why this sometimes happens and what you and your loved ones can do about it. You’ll also learn about bipolar disorder (or manic depression), which involves periods of excitability and depression. The workshop will be led by Jay D. Amsterdam, MD, Professor of Psychiatry at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Depression Research Unit.