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	<title>British Columbia Schizophrenia Society &#187; Children &amp; Youth</title>
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		<title>Family Toolkit</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:44:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BCSS Staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Family Toolkit is designed to assist families in caring for a family member with a mental illness by providing information and practical resources. 
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		<title>Ulysses Agreement – planning for support</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 02:22:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Alphabetical List of Resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Fraser Region - Abbotsford, Agassiz, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Delta, Hope, Langley, Maple Ridge, Mission, New Westminster, Pitt Meadows, Surrey, The Tri-Cities, White Rock]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Ulysses Agreement is a voluntary plan that allows a parent to plan how their children will be cared for should they relapse and be temporally unable to care for their children. Help to create these plans is available in Boston Bar, Hope, Agassiz, Mission, Abbotsford, Langley, White Rock &#038; Surrey from Mark Littlefield at (604) 832-0705. Outside the Fraser region, please call Mark for more information or click on the link for written information and templates. ]]></description>
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		<title>Kelty Resource Centre – Children &amp; Youth Mental Health and Addiction Info &amp; Referrals</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2008/12/resources/children-youth/kelty-resource-centre-children-youth-mental-health-and-addiction-info-referrals/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2008/12/resources/children-youth/kelty-resource-centre-children-youth-mental-health-and-addiction-info-referrals/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 23:55:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Children & Youth]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Kelty Resource Centre is a free, all-inclusive, virtual resource centre for BC children, youth and their families. We provide timely, relevant, evidence-based and client-friendly information on Mental Health and Addiction topics and on programs and services in BC. We also provide resources for adults with eating disorders.
Contact information
Mental Health Building Entrance # 2 (closest [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Educational Booklets For Children &#8211; Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Depression</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2008/02/resources/educational-booklets-for-children-newly-updated-and-revised/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2008/02/resources/educational-booklets-for-children-newly-updated-and-revised/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2008 17:53:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mind Foundation</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Alphabetical List of Resources]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Early Psychosis Intervention]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some printable booklet files. ]]></description>
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		<title>Supporting Students with Psychosis on Return to School</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2008/01/resources/educators/supporting-students-with-psychosis-on-return-to-school/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2008/01/resources/educators/supporting-students-with-psychosis-on-return-to-school/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:11:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Children & Youth]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[This fact sheet is republished here with permission of the Vancouver Richmond Early Psychosis Intervention Program <a href="http://www.hopevancouver.com/">www.hopevancouver.com</a>  
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		<title>Psychotic Illness can be Predicted in up to 80% of High-Risk Youth</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2008/01/resources/health-professionals/psychotic-illness-can-be-predicted-in-up-to-80-of-high-risk-youth/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2008/01/resources/health-professionals/psychotic-illness-can-be-predicted-in-up-to-80-of-high-risk-youth/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2008 01:18:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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		<title>ReachOut Psychosis Concert Tour Video</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2007/11/resources/educators/reachout-psychosis-concert-tour-video/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2007/11/resources/educators/reachout-psychosis-concert-tour-video/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2007 22:27:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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		<title>Marijuana use increases risk for psychosis by 40%</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2007/10/resources/family-friends/marijuana-use-increases-risk-for-psychosis-in-later-life-by-40/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2007/10/resources/family-friends/marijuana-use-increases-risk-for-psychosis-in-later-life-by-40/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2007 18:57:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BCSS Staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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%.
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		<title>Links to other sites – Youth Resources</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2007/08/resources/children-youth/links-to-other-sites/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2007/08/resources/children-youth/links-to-other-sites/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2007 21:08:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mind Foundation</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many youth sites on the web that are doing a great job organizing and presenting information on mental health problems and related symptoms.
Here they are:
Addictions Services Of Thames Valley &#8211; Addictions Service Of Thames Valley (ADSTV) provides early intervention to persons who are concerned about susbstance use and/or problem gambling. ADSTV also operates [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Schizophrenia: The Basics</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2007/06/resources/family-friends/schizophrenia-the-basics/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2007/06/resources/family-friends/schizophrenia-the-basics/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2007 20:56:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BCSS Staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The basic facts about schizophrenia]]></description>
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		<title>ReachOut Psychosis Concert and Education Program for Youth</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/programs/reach-out-concert-and-education-program-for-youth/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/programs/reach-out-concert-and-education-program-for-youth/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2007 19:47:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BCSS Staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A fun and interactive performance that aims to educate young people about the symptoms of this brain condition and where to get help. Delivered to tens of thousands of youth each year in secondary schools across BC. More information at <a href="http://www.reachoutpsychosis.com">reachoutpsychosis.com</a>
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		<title>Kids in Control Support Group Program</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/programs/kids-in-control/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/programs/kids-in-control/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2007 19:14:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BCSS Staff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BCSS Chilliwack]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Tri-Cities/Ridge Meadows - Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Maple Ridge]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Kids in Control Support Group Program, created by the BC Schizophrenia Society, gives information, education and support to children eight to thirteen years of age who have a parent with a serious mental illness. The Teens in Control program is now available for Teens. For more information visit: <a href="http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/programs/kids-in-control/">www.bcss.org/kidsincontrol</a>]]></description>
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		<title>When your brother or sister is sick with psychosis &#8211; for children</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2007/03/resources/family-friends/when-your-brother-or-sister-is-sick-with-psychosis-for-children/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2007 21:36:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BCSS Staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fact sheet for young children in pdf format
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		<title>Wrong Signal Audio Commercial</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2007/01/resources/educators/wrong-signal-audio-commercial/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2007/01/resources/educators/wrong-signal-audio-commercial/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BCSS Staff</dc:creator>
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		<title>Understanding Psychosis &#8211; a booklet for children</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2006/06/resources/family-friends/understanding-psychosis-a-booklet-for-children/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2006/06/resources/family-friends/understanding-psychosis-a-booklet-for-children/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jun 2006 21:27:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BCSS Staff</dc:creator>
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