Information for persons with mood disorders on psychosis symptoms that sometimes happen.
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Please click on the links below for more information on schizophrenia, psychosis and caring for someone with a mental illness.
Frequently Asked Questions
- I think I know someone who might be ill. What are the signs and symptoms of schizophrenia/psychosis?
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For a full list of all resources listed alphabetically click here. The resources below are listed in reverse date order, with most recently added information at top.
Information on coping when someone you care about with psychosis is experiencing depression
A fact sheets for new moms and their family and friends.
No Flowers or Chocolates Video - for professionals on collaborating with families in care
A professonal development video for mental health professionals on the topic of collaborating with family caregivers developed by the Bouverie institute.
Cultural Sensitivity Information for Professionals
Cultural sensitivity information for caregivers on understanding cultures which value a high level of family involvement in medical care
The Changing Needs of Family Caregivers
A chart that shows the changes in a family caregiver’s needs over time.
Working Collaboratively with Family Caregivers
Materials developed as part of a professional education workshop for mental health providers presented by BCSS in the Fraser Health Region in spring of 2006.
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.
A booklet from the Discover the Facts booklet series
Steps For Working With Delusions
Steps for working with delusions.
Some information on working with hallucinations.
How much do you know about schizophrenia?
Test yourself, then check the answers (given at the end of the quiz) to see how you scored.
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.
Questions to Ask the Psychiatrist
A Checklist for Families of Patients with Schizophrenia & Other Serious Mental Illnesses
This document provides basic information on several types of mental illness including schizophrenia, mood disorders, panic disorders and addictions.
Reach Out - Early Psychosis Intervention Video - Short School Version
This video for schools talks about the experience of schizophrenia.
Early Psychosis - Discover the Facts Brochure
A fact sheet on recognizing the warning signs of psychosis.
Advocating for your relative (and yourself) - Dos and Don’ts
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.
Steps Towards Evidence-Based Practice in Supporting Families with Parental Mental Illness
Findings from a focum held December 2004 (pdf format report)
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.
This report is based on a set of surveys aimed at assessing the state of service delivery in B.C. and provides a snapshot of Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) services and programs through 2003 - 2004. It is an important benchmark document for ongoing evaluation of services in British Columbia.
A 2004 booklet for families to explain BC’s forensic psychiatry services.
This booklet was published due to requests from family members who have a spouse ill with schizophrenia, for information specific to their needs. (click on the link above to view)
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.
Recommended reading list on schizophrenia.
Early Psychosis Care Guide Summary
A summary of the Early Psychosis Care Guide
A guide for professionals that looks at early psychosis intervention and treatment.
Supporting Families With Parental Mental Illness - A Community Education and Development Manual
The manual “Supporting Families With Parental Mental Illness” contains all the information needed to hold a successful workshop that will inform audiences as to the issues involved in supporting families with parental mental illness.
Information on some of the drugs used to treat psychosis and schizophrenia