British Columbia Schizophrenia Society

Strengthening Families Together - 10 session group for family and friends - Do you have a relative or friend with a serious mental illness? Strengthening Families Together is a 10-session group for families and friends, which provides information, skill-building, and support.... More →
Schizophrenia / Psychosis Early Warning Signs - This list of warning signs was developed by people whose relatives have schizophrenia or other serious mental... More →
New Antipsychotic Review: ZELDOX (ziprasidone hydrochloride) - By Dr. Richard Williams... More →
Kids in Control Support Group Program - The Kids in Control Support Group Program gives information, education and support to children eight to thirteen years of age who have a parent with a serious mental illness.... More →
Addiction and Concurrent Disorders - What Psychiatry do we need / BCSS AGM - Dr. Michael Krausz - Addiction & Concurrent Disorders - What Psychiatry Do We Need? - Featuring: Dr.... More →
B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Education and Support Program - BRIDGES is a course taught by consumers for consumers. BRIDGES helps people learn things that will help them in their journey to recovery. People who have taken the course find it helps them to be part of their own treatment. In the course, students learn about psychiatric diagnoses. They also learn about what mental health treatments work best.... More →
Family Toolkit - The Family Toolkit is designed to assist families in caring for a family member with a mental illness by providing information and practical resources.... More →
Drugs, Alcohol and Schizophrenia - Mixing drugs or alcohol with an illness like schizophrenia is an alarming new trend. Traveling this risky road has devastating consequences.... More →
2009-10 Financial Snapshot - Summary: - BCSS's regional programs and services provided by regional support and project coordinators are... More →
Spouses Handbook - This booklet was published due to requests from family members who have a spouse ill with schizophrenia, for information specific to their needs.... More →

Forensic Psychiatric Services

A 2006 booklet for families to explain BC’s forensic psychiatry services.

Forensic Booklet (printable with pictures)

Forensic Psychiatric Services: Information for Families
British Columbia Schizophrenia Society
2nd edition June 2006

Acknowledgement…………………………………………………………………………2
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………….3
Relationship Between Mental Illness and Criminal Behaviour …………….5
Forensic Patients: Types of Legal Status …………………………………………6
Forensic Psychiatric Assessments ………………………………………………….7
Fitness to Stand Trial/Not Criminally Responsible …………………………….8
British Columbia Review Board ……………………………………………………10
Forensic Psychiatric Hospital………………………………………………………..12
Community Reintegration: FPSC Regional Clinics ………………………….15
Legal Services for Patients …………………………………………………………..17
Family Access to Legal Information ………………………………………………18
What Lawyers Need to Know ………………………………………………………18
Tips for Family Members …………………………………………………………….19
Support for Families…………………………………………………………………….20
Questions to Ask the Clinical Team……………………………………………….21
What are Serious and Persistent Mental Illnesses?…………………………22
Psychosis …………………………………………………………………………………..24
Schizophrenia …………………………………………………………………………….25
Mood Disorders…………………………………………………………………………..26
Bipolar Disorder …………………………………………………………………..26
Clinical Depression ………………………………………………………………28
Schizoaffective Disorder. ……………………………………………………………..29
Concurrent Disorders (“Dual Diagnosis”) ………………………………………30
Facts About Mental Illness……………………………………………………………31
Resources for Families: Books, Videos, Websites…………………………..32
Contact Information List……………………………………………………………….34
Glossary of Terms……………………………………………………………………….35
Evaluation and Feedback Form…………………………………………………….38

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