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Stages of Hallucinations - Some information on working with hallucinations.... More →
Schizophrenia / Psychosis Early Warning Signs - This list of warning signs was developed by people whose relatives have schizophrenia or other serious mental illness. Many behaviours are within the range of normal responses to situations. Yet family members sense—even when symptoms are mild—that behaviour is “unusual”; that the person is “not the same”.... More →
Online Support Groups for Family / Supporters - Visit www.reachingfamiliesproject.org to participate in our online support groups for family members and supporters.... More →
Spouses Handbook - This booklet was published due to requests from family members who have a spouse ill with schizophrenia, for information specific to their needs.... More →
Cognitive Deficits in Schizophrenia - Fact Sheet - Dr Merete argues that: Neurocognitive deficits are a core feature of schizophrenia, affecting 94% of patients. Cognitive deficits are probably the most important factor for poor outcome in people with the illness. Cognitive testing would be of great benefit to patients, clinicians, families and other caregivers.... More →
Advocating for your relative (and yourself) - Dos and Don'ts - Dos and don'ts for families coping with schizophrenia... More →
Ulysses Agreement – planning for support - 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 & 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.... More →
Basic Facts About Schizophrenia - This 40-page booklet contains the most frequently asked questions about schizophrenia.... More →
Crystal Meth and Psychosis - This fact sheet looks at the connection between psychosis and the use of Crystal Methamphetamine.... More →
Cannabis and Psychosis - A fact sheet about the connection between cannabis use and psychosis.... More →

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