Basic Facts About Schizophrenia
Basic Facts About Schizophrenia Booklet
This 40-page booklet contains the most frequently asked questions about schizophrenia.
Please click on the link below: for a printable PDF file, or scroll down to read the introduction and table of contents online.
Basic Facts About Schizophrenia
Basic Facts About SCHIZOPHRENIA
14th edition 2008
© British Columbia Schizophrenia Society
Letter to Young People, Educators, Parents, and Others
If you want to learn some basic facts about schizophrenia, we hope you find this information useful. Please remember, the text is meant only as an introduction. It should not be used as a diagnostic tool.
Most of the information in the booklet comes from other books, articles, and people’s personal experience. If you need to know more about schizophrenia, talk to your doctor or to a mental health professional.
Please note that this information may be reproduced in quantity, provided it is for bona fide educational purposes.
We’d like to hear your comments. Did you find this booklet useful? Any ideas for improvements? You can contact us at:
British Columbia Schizophrenia Society (BCSS)
201-6011 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC V7C 4V4
(604) 270-7841 or 1-888-888-0029
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
• Schizophrenia: Get the Facts
• Early Warning Signs
• What Causes Schizophrenia?
• Importance of Early Intervention
• Recovery is Expected
• Schizophrenia Symptoms
• Cognitive Deficits
• What is it Like to Have Schizophrenia?
• The ”Blame & Shame” Syndrome
• How Families are Affected
• How Families Can Help
• Finding Good Treatment
• Ageing Parents, Future Plans
• “I’m a Teacher – How Can I Help?”
• Promising Developments
• Medication Update
• Prevalence of Schizophrenia (chart)
• Benefits of Research
• Myths and Misconceptions
• FAQsFrequently Asked Questions
• BC Schizophrenia Society:
• Branches
• Regional Coordinators
• Family Support Outside B.C
• Resource Materials, Suggested Reading
• Glossary: The Language of Mental Illness
• BC’s Mental Health Act: The Right to Treatment & Care
