Schizophrenia

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Schizophrenia

Information regarding symptoms, treatment, current research and self-help resources.

Harvard Brain Tissue Center

One of few national resources for the collection and distribution of postmortem human brain tissue for research in causes of brain diseases including schizophrenia.

UCLA Center for Research on Treatment and Rehabilitation of Psychosis

Provides research services and consultation to investigators pursuing studies of severe mental illnesses, including schizophrenia.

Vocational Rehabilitation in Schizophrenia

Findings and recommendations of a 1995 research study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health that investigates value of paid employment versus traditional placements in sheltered workshops.

Veritas Medicine

Clinical trial listings and in-depth treatment information about schizophrenia. Perform a personalized search to find ongoing clinical trials that match your needs.

Clinical Brain Disorders Branch

Research branch of the National Institute of Mental Health that conducts research in causes and treatments of schizophrenia and other neuropsychiatric illnesses.

Merck Manual - Schizophrenia and Related Disorders

Professional level description of the disease and its related manifestations providing detailed explanations of diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.

The Mental Illness Education Project, Inc.

A production company that markets videos depicting or describing various mental illnesses including schizophrenia.

Psychiatry in Practice

International schizoprhenia resource site, intended for clinicians and health care professionals.

At Health - Schizophrenia

This site contains information geared to the clinician as well as the consumer. Information is provided regarding treatment and a possible link to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

Schizophrenia: A Handbook For Families

A comprehensive manual designed to assist family members in coping with this disorder. This free site lists symptoms, crisis intervention strategies, dealing with hospitalization, medication management, treatment options, and additional areas of concern.

Social Support May Extend Life Of People With Schizophrenia

Article discussing the social environment of people with schizophrenia, and how the quantity of social support they receive relates to life expectancy.

MentalHealthChannel Schizophrenia

Description of the psychotic disorder.

Schizophrenia Awareness Group

Seeking to improve the lives of individuals suffering from schizophrenia by providing a digital library as a focal point for education, research, and discussions on schizophrenia.

Schizophrenia Support Organizations

A listing of organizations to help foster and support treatment and understanding of this diagnosis.

The Schizophrenia Society of Ontario

Providing education and information on this disease.

In Practice

A schizophrenia resource tool for the media, clinicians and health professionals. It features audiopresentations of symposia from major international psychiatry conferences as well as abstracts, press releases and fact sheets. Sponsored by the makers of Seroquel, AstraZeneca.

Phoenix of Santa Barbara, Inc.

Located Santa Barbara, CA, Phoenix House is a residential program for individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia. Site contains information on schizophrenia and related mental illnesses.

The Center for Reintegration

An online resource dedicated to assisting those with schizophrenia and related disorders in their efforts to return to a meaningful life that includes family and friends, independent living and competitive employment.

Gloucestershire Hearing Voices Groups

Information for professionals working with people with psychosis.

Schizophrenia Fellowship of New South Wales

Information on schizophrenia. Articles, counseling services, and a free mailing list.

Successful Schizophrenia

Alternative views on schizophrenia and psychiatry.

The NIMH Genetics of Schizophrenia Research Program

Information about the Genetics of Schizophrenia Research Program at the NIMH.

John Nash on PBS

John Nash, a groundbreaking mathematical genius, was at the peak of his career when his life was shattered by schizophrenia. The companion website to the PBS documentary film.

Open the Doors

Official site of the World Psychiatric Association's Global Program against stigma and discrimination due to schizophrenia. Provides information to the provider, the consumer, and posts personal stories of those affected by this disease.

Inside Schizophrenia

Information about schizophrenia, its causes, and methods of treatment.

Schizophrenia

Bilingual English-Spanish Web site about schizophrenia - from causes to treatments.

Understanding Schizophrenia

Offers details on schizophrenia, its symptoms and treatment through atypical antipsychotic medication.

Innerminds

A portal for knowledge and understanding of schizophrenia.

HealthyPlace.com Schizophrenia Community

Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder information, news, chat rooms, journals, support groups, treatment and medication, including extensive section on atypical antipsychotics.

Schizophrenia Help

Information on schizophrenia and therapy approaches for patients, family members, and caregivers - newsletters, articles, recommended reading, and resources.

MerckSource - Schizophrenia

Information about different types of schizophrenia and their symptoms.

1in100

Information on support groups, facts, medication and causes of schizophrenia.

Psychosis: Mental Automatism, Clerambault

Historical review on psychosis since the nineteenth century, descriptive catalogue of psychotic symptoms, and the theory of Mental Automatism.

eMedicine Health - Schizophrenia

Overview of schizophrenia and its causes, symptoms and treatment.

Schizophrenia UK

Information about schizophrenia from a UK perspective. It includes sections on medications, benefits, comorbid disorders, NHS services, and charity services.