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Schizophrenia: The Journey To Recovery
The SSC is pleased to announce a new resource that provides consumers and family members with plain-language information on the clinical treatment of schizophrenia.
Schizophrenia: A Journey to Recovery -- A Consumer and Family Guide to Assessment and Treatment was produced through a partnership between the SSC and the Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA). The project adapted the CPA's Clinical Guidelines for the Treatment of Schizophrenia into a user-friendly format to assist consumers and families as they navigate their way through assessment and treatment of the illness.
Welcome from the President
The Schizophrenia Society of Canada exists to improve the quality of life for those affected by schizophrenia and psychosis through education, support programs, public policy and research. Using a federation model, the Schizophrenia Society of Canada works with provincial Schizophrenia Societies to improve the lives of individuals living with schizophrenia, as well as their families.
Schizophrenia and psychosis are characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disturbances in thinking and withdrawal from social activity. Although they are serious mental illnesses, schizophrenia and psychosis are treatable and most people do go on to live lives of recovery. Thus, we support the Mental Health Commission of Canada in creating a national recovery-oriented mental health system in our country.
While the exact causes of schizophrenia specifically are still a mystery, it is believed the illness is caused by a biochemical imbalance. Fortunately today there are various treatment options and community supports and services to assist those with the lived experience of schizophrenia and psychosis to move forward in recovery.
Mental illness like schizophrenia and psychosis can impact anyone. Schizophrenia specifically usually develops into a full-blown illness in late adolescence or early adulthood and affects an estimated 1 in 100 Canadians and their families. You can read more about the illness from our brochure, "What is Schizophrenia?"
We trust this web site will be helpful to you as you journey forward in your understanding of schizophrenia and psychosis. We encourage you to visit the web sites of the provincial schizophrenia societies where you will find valuable resources, supports and services.
Jim Adamson, President
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This program offers five free interactive weekly sessions, each ninety minutes long, and all facilitated by people in recovery who can give you valuable information that will help you on your recovery journey. You’ll also learn how to find peer support and build new life skills. |
