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 Magazine
Published four times a year by Bill MacPhee, who himself has schizophrenia. Major feature articles, including features from past issues, are posted on the 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.

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.

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Pyschlinx
The latest news in research, medications and other developments. To receive the reports on schizophrenia by email, click on "schizophrenia/psychosis" in the "subspecialty" navigation bar on the left, register (it's free), and the reports will soon show up in your inbox.

Early Psychosis Prevention and Intervention Centre (Australia)
Complete information on one of the most advanced early intervention programs.

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bp Canada
Bp magazine, like its sister publication, Schizophrenia Magazine, posts its feature articles on its website (see "Inside bp").

Bipolar Foundation
Website of the Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation.

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.

Looking Glass BC
Looking Glass is a Vancouver based charitable foundation that offers support for people suffering with eating disorders with a focus on young women.

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.

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