For Schziophrenia Awareness Week we've put together a list of resources that explore issues relating to schizophrenia.
Schizophrenia articles
- Halting schizophrenia before it starts
Provides a first-hand insight into the early stages of psychosis and details an early intervention program in California, USA. - Brains, genes and chemical imbalances – how explanations of mental illness affect stigma
Will genetic theories explaining the development of schizophrenia affect stigma? - Who gets to be the 'Good Schizophrenic'?
Author explores self-stigma and how the 'right' kind of diagnosis can mean the difference between a productive life and a life sentence. - Welfare to work: a different approach for people with mental illness
Between 80 and 90% of people with severe mental illness are unemployed. Despite this, when people with a severe mental illness are asked their goals, their consistent number-one ambition is to get a job. This article explores the services required to transition people from treatment to work.
Schizophrenia podcasts
- Art, science and schizophrenia
Lynne Malcolm hosts a panel discussion on the art and science of schizophrenia. - Schizophrenia—new clues
All In The Mind discuss the intensive research efforts that are trying to uncover the mysteries of schizophrenia. - The science of schizophrenia
The Naked Scientists delve deep into the brain circuitry to uncover the causes of schizophrenia, hear what drugs like ketamine can reveal about hallucinations and how a cartoon representation of the voices plaguing patients can block the symptoms. - Open Dialogue
All In The Mind profile the innovative approach to therapy that involves a person's family and friends in the therapy process.
Schizophrenia TED Talks
- The voices in my head
To all appearances, Eleanor Longden was just like every other student, heading to college full of promise and without a care in the world. That was until the voices in her head started talking. - A tale of mental illness — from the inside
Legal scholar Elyn Saks asks us to see people with mental illness clearly, honestly and compassionately. - Toward a new understanding of mental illness
Thomas Insel, Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, wonders: With early detection can we reduce the death rate associated with depression and schizophrenia?
Content by SANE
- Schizophrenia facsheet
The facts about schizophrenia. An illness that interferes with a person’s ability to think, feel and act. - Psychosis factsheet
The facts about psychosis. A group of illnesses which disrupt the functioning of the brain. - People like us - Sandy
Author, poet and mental health ambassador, Sandy Jeffs, shares her story of living with schizophrenia. - Three reasons to be optimistic about schizophrenia
The latest clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of schizophrenia released by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists provide a more optimistic outlook for schizophrenia. - Tips from those who know – Managing symptoms of schizophrenia
We’ve asked the our SANE Speakers to share their tips for managing symptoms of schizophrenia, staying positive, and identifying changes in their mental health. - This is Jock, not schizophrenia
My brother lives with schizophrenia. Now before you judge and run away, allow me to introduce him.
SANE provides a range of free telephone and online support services for people over 18 years of age with complex mental health needs and their family, friends and carers. We offer different types and levels of support so you can find what works for you. Choose from counselling, peer support, online groups and events, 24/7 community forums, and online information and resources. Learn more at sane.org/get-support.