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	<description>A Reason to Hope. The Means to Cope.</description>
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		<title>Lawyers List</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2012/01/resources/financial-planning/lawyers-list/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:08:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In response to your request for this information, the following is a list of lawyers with knowledge of wills and estates, and in particular, discretionary trusts and/or charitable giving.
Please note the provision of this list by the BC Schizophrenia Society in no way endorses practice of any professionals listed. It is provided solely as a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cognitive Deficits in Schizophrenia &#8211; How to Help</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2011/12/resources/family-friends/managing-cognitive-problems-in-mental-illness/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2011/12/resources/family-friends/managing-cognitive-problems-in-mental-illness/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:20:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Printable PDF version: Managing Cognitive Problems in Mental Illness
Managing Cognitive Problems in Mental Illness

 Cognitive (or thinking) skills are often affected by severe mental illness such as schizophrenia
Cognitive skills are mental abilities that are needed for attention, information-processing, memory, and critical thinkingThese difficulties can be present even when the individual is stable on medication and not [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Forensic Psychiatric Services</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2011/09/resources/forensic-psychiatric-services/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:58:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BCSS Staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A 2011 booklet for families to explain BC's forensic psychiatry services.]]></description>
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		<title>New Medication for Schizophrenia: Abilify (aripiprazole)</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2011/05/resources/new-medication-for-schizophrenia-abilify-aripiprazole/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2011/05/resources/new-medication-for-schizophrenia-abilify-aripiprazole/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2011 23:56:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There&#8217;s a new antipsychotic medication for people with schizophrenia now available in BC.
Abilify (generic name aripiprazole) helps control many of the symptoms associated with the disease, like hallucinations and lack of motor skills.
&#8220;If a person who has schizophrenia does not find a medication that works for them&#8230; their chances of staying on it are not [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Improvements to the RDSP plan</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2011/01/e-newsletters/improvements-to-the-rdsp-plan/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2011/01/e-newsletters/improvements-to-the-rdsp-plan/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2011 20:13:34 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Financial Planning]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[From: NC-RDSP-ORGS-REEI-GD@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca
Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 9:41 AM
Subject: Improvements to the RDSP
Dear Community Partner,
On March 4, 2010, the Government of Canada, through its Budget 2010, announced two enhancements to the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), grant and bond.  We are pleased to advise that the legislation to enact these changes received Royal Assent on December [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ending Stigma and Achieving Parity in Mental Health:  A Physician Perspective</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2011/01/resources/health-professionals/ending-stigma-and-achieving-parity-in-mental-health-a-physician-perspective/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2011/01/resources/health-professionals/ending-stigma-and-achieving-parity-in-mental-health-a-physician-perspective/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Jan 2011 02:06:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Physicians have a responsibility to become involved. There is growing evidence that interventions, at local and national levels, can reduce stigma and discrimination.&#8221; 
The Canadian Medical Association, the Canadian Psychiatric Association, the Canadian Paediatric Society and the College of Family Physicians of Canada held a workshop in Toronto, September 23, 2010 to build a shared [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Printable Psychosis Package for Educators</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2010/09/resources/educators/a-printable-psychosis-package-for-educators/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2010/09/resources/educators/a-printable-psychosis-package-for-educators/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:27:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The following are a selection of printable resources for secondary school educators, guidance and counselling staff.
All fact sheets are in pdf format and can be printed on letter sized paper, double-sided.
Overview information

What is Psychosis
How to spot psychosis for teachers 

Educational Resources

Reaching Out Video and Teachers guide &#8211; award-winning learning package about schizophrenia for classroom use

Information [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Benefits of &#8216;Extended Leave&#8217;</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2010/07/resources/family-friends/benefits-of-extended-leave/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2010/07/resources/family-friends/benefits-of-extended-leave/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:46:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Family & Friends]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Reaching Families Feed]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Provisions for Extended Leave exist under the BC Mental Health Act. These provisions are used regularly and successfully in certain regions of the province.
Broad Criteria for Use of Extended Leave
For patients who:

Have a diagnosed severe and persistent mental illness
Lack insight due to the nature of their illness, and are unable to voluntarily seek or comply [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Disabilities Assistance and Trusts</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2010/06/resources/downloads/disabilities-assistance-and-trusts/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2010/06/resources/downloads/disabilities-assistance-and-trusts/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:33:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Alphabetical List of Resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Financial Planning]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Many people with disabilities find they have extra costs because of their disability. People who have these or other disability-related costs (and their families) may want to create resources to pay for these costs now and in the future, while still maintaining eligibility for disability assistance. ]]></description>
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		<title>Family Toolkit</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2010/03/resources/family-friends/family-toolkit/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2010/03/resources/family-friends/family-toolkit/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:44:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BCSS Staff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Alphabetical List of Resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Abbotsford]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Campbell River]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Kamloops]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Kelowna]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Nanaimo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS North East - St. John, Taylor, Hudson's Hope, Fort Nelson, Dawson Creek, Tumbler Ridge, Chetwynd & Area]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Northern Interior - Prince George, Quesnel, McBride, Valemont, Mackenzie, Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fort St. John, Fraser Lake & Burns Lake]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Northwest - Terrace, Prince Rupert, Bulkley Valley, Haida Gwaii]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Penticton]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Powell River]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Salmon Arm]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Sunshine Coast]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Vancouver / Richmond]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Vernon]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Victoria]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Williams Lake]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children & Youth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Educators]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Family & Friends]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Reaching Families Feed]]></category>
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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>Useful Printable Information</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2010/03/resources/family-friends/useful-printable-information/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2010/03/resources/family-friends/useful-printable-information/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:18:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Alphabetical List of Resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Family & Friends]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Printable Resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Reaching Families Feed]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Authorization to release patient info]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Changing Meds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Extended Leave]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hospital Discharge Planning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Police]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A selection of some of our most useful fact sheets for families.]]></description>
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		<title>Reaching Families Evaluation Survey</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2010/02/resources/reaching-families-evaluation-survey/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2010/02/resources/reaching-families-evaluation-survey/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:56:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Information]]></category>

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		<title>Strengthening Families Together Video Series</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2009/12/resources/family-friends/strengthening-families-together-video-series/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2009/12/resources/family-friends/strengthening-families-together-video-series/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 01:37:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Alphabetical List of Resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Audio & Video]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Family & Friends]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Reaching Families Feed]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Schizophrenia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Strengthening Families Together]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This video series was produced by the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario, based on the Schizophrenia Society of Canada&#8217;s Strengthening Families Together program. While some information is Ontario specific, most is very applicable and useful to British Columbians. For more information on in-person local Strengthening Families Together courses, please see this program page
Episode 1: What is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ulysses Agreement – planning for support</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2009/12/programs/ulysses-agreement-planning-for-support/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2009/12/programs/ulysses-agreement-planning-for-support/#comments</comments>
		<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>
		<category><![CDATA[Children & Youth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Family & Friends]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health Professionals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Printable Resources]]></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>Schizophrenia Medication Update June 2009</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2009/08/resources/downloads/schizophrenia-medication-update-june-2009/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2009/08/resources/downloads/schizophrenia-medication-update-june-2009/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:31:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Alphabetical List of Resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Printable Resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Schizophrenia]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Below is newest medication update, showing which medications are approved in which provinces. Please note that Abilify (aripiprazole) has been added as it has received a Notice of Compliance from Health Canada. Abilify is a relatively new antipsychotic that&#8217;s been available in the U.S. for a couple of years, but until recently the makers hadn&#8217;t [...]]]></description>
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