General mental illness websites
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.
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.
No Kidding, Me Too
NKM2 was created by actor Joe Pantoliano to
"empower those with BD [brain diseases] to admit
their illness, seek treatment, and become even
greater members of society." Pantoliano
has struggled with depression.
Bring Change 2 Mind
Site dedicated to defeating the stigma of mental
illness.
Schizophrenia
websites
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.
World Fellowship for Schizophrenia and Allied
Disorders
Also has information on other
mental disorders. The publications page has an
excellent collection of pamphlets (scroll to the
bottom of the screen) with information and
practical advice.
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. |
North Shore Schizophrenia Society.