British Columbia Schizophrenia Society

Some printable booklet files.

This fact sheet is republished here with permission of the Vancouver Richmond Early Psychosis Intervention Program www.hopevancouver.com

Youth who are going to develop psychosis can be identified before their illness becomes full-blown 35 percent of the time if they meet widely accepted criteria for risk, but that figure rises to 65 to 80 percent if they have certain combinations of risk factors, the largest study of its kind has shown.

The ReachOut Psychosis Tour is proud to present our new video, giving a taste of this concert and spoken word presentation that travels to high schools, correctional centres and colleges in BC.

An article by Theresa H.M. Moore, MSc, from the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom, and colleagues was published in the July 28 issue of The Lancet. Moore compared the results of several research studies that followed people over a period of time (systematic review of longitudinal studies). She found that there is enough new evidence that the use of cannabis (marijuana) increases the risk for later psychotic illness by roughly 40%.

The basic facts about schizophrenia

This video tells the story of Todd, a young man becoming ill with psychosis, and his friend who figures out what’s wrong and helps him get help. Also accompanying teacher’s manual.

A fun and interactive performance that aims to educate young people about this brain illness while having a good time.

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.

Fact sheet for young children in pdf format

This audio public service announcement/commercial is suitable for radio use.

A booklet in pdf format designed to be printed on letter sized paper and folded.

Information on the importance of early psychosis intervention and treatment.

This fact sheet helps families recognize a crisis situation and offers suggestions on how to deal with a crisis.

A fact sheet that offers suggestions for family members living with schizophrenia.

A puppet show that educates grade 4/5 students in order to give them accurate information and to dispel the myths and misunderstandings about mental illness.

How to help a loved one when they return home from the hospital.

Common FAQs about schizophrenia

A fact sheet for teen siblings of persons suffering from psychosis.

an evidence based fact sheet in pdf format for persons experiencing symptoms.

Videos about schizophrenia and psychosis.

This fact sheet looks at the connection between psychosis and the use of Crystal Methamphetamine.

A fact sheet about the connection between cannabis use and psychosis.

Schizophrenia is a brain disease caused by biological and chemical changes in the brain. It is an uncommon illness in children and hard to recognize in its early phases.

This video for schools talks about the experience of schizophrenia.

Dos and don’ts for families coping with schizophrenia

A fact sheet about disrimination and advocacy.

People with schizophrenia sometimes experience symptoms that are difficult for the individual, friends, family members, professionals and others to deal with. This article offers some helpful suggestions.

Findings from a focum held December 2004 (pdf format report)

Mixing drugs or alcohol with an illness like schizophrenia is an alarming new trend. Traveling this risky road has devastating consequences.

The Family Toolkit is designed to assist families in caring for a family member with a mental illness by providing information and practical resources.

BCSS presents an educational kit for family and friends of people with schizophrenia.