Thanks to all of the staff and students we visited while touring throughout the Cariboo last week! We had nine fantastic shows and presented to over 2,000 students! Check out some of our photos in the gallery and email us with any comments or thoughts you might have! A special thanks to Correlieu Secondary in [...]
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October 2008 - Educators ResourcesWelcome to the Educators Resource E-Newsletter. This newsletter gives regular updates on mental health information for teachers and services, programs and information available to family members and supporters of persons with a mental illness. It also provides updates on the ReachOut Psychosis program, a free assembly presentation that visits high schools throughout British Columbia, providing an action packed musical presentation along with information on how to spot and stop psychosis early. If you have any suggestions or feedback on what youd like this newsletter to contain please contact the coordinator at onlinesupport@bcss.org This months profiled resources are below. As usual you can also find educator resources at www.educators.bcss.org , support groups and referral information at www.families.bcss.org and a list of family support groups and events at www.familyevents.bcss.org This resource newsletter is a project of the BC Schizophrenia Society, in partnership with BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information, with funding from BC Mental Health and Addictions Services. The ReachOut Psychosis Presentation Wins Two Awards!The ReachOut Psychosis presentation Video shown on our site at www.reachoutpsychosis.com has been selected by and will be featured at the 6th International Conference on Early Psychosis October 22-24 in Melbourne, Australia. The ReachOut Psychosis program also won the Schizophrenia Society of Canada Initiatives/Programs of Excellence Award for 2008. ReachOut Returns from the Beautiful Cariboo!The ReachOut Team Reached Out to 25,000 Youth This Year!What a fantastic year the ReachOut Psychosis Program has had in 2007/2008! Thanks to all of the youth, teachers and administration who hosted this important presentation. Diminishing the negative stigma and increasing awareness and understanding surrounding Psychosis and Mental Illness is absolutely necessary in the education of todays youth. Through the efforts of fantastic school and [...] BC Prescribed Learning Outcomes (PLOs) met by ReachOutThe ReachOut Psychosis program meets several of the BC Prescribed Learning Outcomes for 2008. It is also delivered by a professional teacher in combination with the musical and spoken word performers. Please click the link above for a list of PLOs met. Why alerting youth to schizophrenia signs is criticalAt age 25, Renea Mohammed was an ambitious young woman, studying for a masters in library sciences at UBC. Then people started whispering about her. At first, it was people who I knew, she recalled in a phone conversation with the Georgia Straight. Soon, strangers were talking about her too. People on the busId think [please click on link above for more...] Video about SchizophreniaThis video, from the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario, talks to a young person with schizophrenia and his family about how he became ill, and how he became well. For more video and audio files on schizophrenia and psychosis click here. Printable / PDF Psychosis ResourcesBeginnings of schizophrenia or youth turmoil? New research identifies key warning signsPoor grades, irritability, suspicion. What distinguishes the beginnings of schizophrenia from normal adolescent turmoil? New research identifies key warning signs. Click on link above for more. Families can sign up to recieve info and resources for educators, families, health professionalsDo you or someone you know care for a relative or friend with a mental illness? Sign up for our elists to be sent monthly updates on information, resources and programs. Click on the above link for a description of each lists and signup information. Drugs and PsychosisPsychosis can be induced by drugs or can be drug assisted. Some stimulating drugs, like amphetamines, can cause psychosis, while other drugs, including marijuana, can trigger the onset of psychosis in someone who is already at increased risk because they have vulnerability. More Detailed Info About PsychosisEarly Psychosis Online Booklet Supporting Students with Psychosis on Return to SchoolThis fact sheet for teachers is posted with permission of the Vancouver Richmond Early Psychosis Intervention Program. Reaching Out Classroom Video and Teachers Guide
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Welcome to the educator e-resource Newsletter. This newsletter gives regular updates on services, programs and information available to family members and supporters of persons with a mental illness. If you have any suggestions or feedback on what you'd like this newsletter to contain please contact the coordinator at onlinesupport@bcss.org This newsletter is produced by the BC Schizophrenia Society in partnership with BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information.
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