Provides information on schizophrenia and support to persons with schizophrenia, their families and caregivers. Website provides contact information for provincial and local chapters across Canada.
Provides a reference manual for caregivers and families of persons afflicted with schizophrenia. Discusses the symptoms, treatments, the impact on families, and living with schizophrenia.
Includes bibliographical references. --- Review, Network Spring 2001: A practical resource about schizophrenia for those affected by it including families, friends and caregivers. It contains general information such as causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. A chapter on multiculturalism deals with some of the obstacles people of Colour may encounter. Citing experiences of those who deal with schizophrenia makes the manual accessible and supportive. Please note: The production of this book was funded by the pharmaceutical company of Pfizer Canada Inc. Although it contains valuable information, the Canadian Women’s Health Network does not wish to promote Pfizer Canada Inc. or its products.
The British Columbia Schizophrenia Society is a non-profit organization founded in 1982 by families and friends of people with schizophrenia. Since then, BCSS has grown into a province-wide family support system with 30 Branches, 11 Regional Coordinators, 3 Program Coordinators and over 1600 members.
We are dedicated to supporting each other, educating the public, raising funds for research and advocating for better services for people with schizophrenia and other serious and persistent mental illnesses.
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