Basic schizophrenia sites
Schizophrenia.com
Created and maintained by Brian Chiko, originally from Port Alberni, in memory of his brother, John. Includes forums for consumers, families and professionals, plus much up-to-date information, chat rooms, excellent links and a good search engine.
Ian Chovil’s Home Page
An extraordinarily informative site, by someone with schizophrenia. Includes his first person accounts of dealing with the illness, detailed analyses of various aspects of the illness, some research and medication information, a “movies, books, resources” page, and useful website links. Another prominent feature: a “guestbook” with umpteen postings from people who have visited the site and had comments or questions of their own.
Internet
Mental Health
A site with information on all mental illnesses, including major sections on schizophrenia, bipolar illness and depression.
Encyclopedic in its range. Designed by Vancouver psychiatrist Phil Long and programmed by his colleague, Brian Chow. Features include a directory of medications,
online self-diagnosis (for a small subscription fee), discussion groups, reference material, and incisive editorials by Dr. Long himself.
Schizophrenia Digest
The digest, published four times a year by Bill
MacPhee, who himself has schizophrenia, posts
its major feature articles, including features
from past issues, on its website. Also
on the site: details about the magazine and how
to subscribe.
The FORCE
Helping parents in B.C. obtain needed services for children with mental illness. FORCE stands for Families Organized for Recognition, Care and Equality.
Helping
Overcome Psychosis Early
The EPI (early psychosis intervention) site of
the Vancouver/Richmond Health Services Area,
with diagnostic and treatment information, a
family section and a blog. Includes info
on mood disorders as well as schizophrenia.
EPI (Early Psychosis Intervention Program)
The lowdown on the pioneering EPI program of the
Fraser Valley Health Authority, including
detailed pages on the causes, nature and
treatment of psychosis. |
Other serious mental illnesses
Mood Disorders Association of British Columbia - MDA
Information on depression, bipolar disorders and self-help groups for those suffering from mood disorders and their families.
bp Canada
Bp magazine, like its sister magazine, the
Schizophrenia Digest, posts its feature articles
on its website (see "Inside bp").
Bipolar Foundation
Website of the Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation.
openthedoors.com
Created by the World Psychiatric Association especially for teens to dispel the stigma
of mental illness.
Beacon of Hope
Help for partners of those touched with mental illness.
Anxiety Disorders Association of British Columbia
Information on anxiety disorders and support for patients and families.
Jessie's Hope
Awareness and networking around disordered eating.
Recent change of focus to prevention of eating
disorders and weight issues in the province of
British Columbia - healthy eating at any weight. |
Selected American and other foreign organizations
Treatment Advocacy Centre (U.S.)
An advocacy organization par excellence, working to eliminate barriers to treatment for individuals suffering from severe mental illness.
EUFAMI (Europe)
European Federation of Family Associations of People with Mental Illness, headquartered in Belgium, bringing together sixteen mental illness support organizations throughout Europe.
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (U.S.)
The major American self-help support organization, covering the whole range of severe mental illnesses. Has branches and state affiliates throughout the United States.
Creators of the Family to Family education
program, adapted for use in B.C. and used with
permission. |
