21. Psych-Net An online professional resource center that addresses information needs organized under depression, bipolar, schizophrenia and general psychiatry. http://www.psych-net.net/

22. TREATMENT Features a summary fact sheet about the types, functions, and side effects of antipsychotic medications. Particular emphasis on drugs available in Sweden. http://www.hubin.org/facts/treatment/index_en.html

CURRENT TOPICS FACTS DISCUSS LINKS ... FAQ TREATMENTS IN SCHIZOPHRENIA Above: Asklepios - the God of medicine and healing Antipsychotic drugs The corner stone when treating schizphrenia is with no doubt medication with so called antipsychotic drugs, or neuroleptics. This group of medications consists of a number of chemical substances, and is divided into several subgroups. These have all shown to be very efficient in reducing the psychotic symptoms in schizophrenia, but vary in terms of the side effects they may cause. For a more extensive description of treatment with antipsychotic drugs, click on the link below. Antipsychotics - Drugs against Schizophrenia (concentrated text) Antipsychotics (easy to read text for the general public and families) To get more information about antipsychotics, click on the link below. Information about Antipsychotics Please note!

23. Schizophrenia treatment. schizophrenia Is Not Split Personality . WHAT CAUSES schizophrenia?There is no known single cause of schizophrenia. Many http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/schizoph.htm

Schizophrenia What Is It? What Causes Schizophrenia? How Is It Treated? How Can Other People Help? ... What Is The Outlook? WHAT IS IT? Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe, and disabling brain disease This is a time of hope for people with schizophrenia and their families. Research Schizophrenia As An Illness Making A Diagnosis Can Children Have Schizophrenia? The World of People With Schizophrenia Distorted Perceptions of Reality People with schizophrenia may have perceptions of reality that are strikingly different from the reality seen and shared by others around them. Living in a world distorted by hallucinations and delusions, individuals with schizophrenia may feel frightened, anxious, and confused. Hallucinations and Illusions Delusions Substance Abuse Substance abuse is a common concern of the family and friends of people with schizophrenia. Since some people who abuse drugs may show symptoms similar to those of schizophrenia, people with schizophrenia may be mistaken for people "high on drugs.” While most researchers do not believe that substance abuse causes schizophrenia, people who have schizophrenia often abuse alcohol and/or drugs, and may have particularly bad reactions to certain drugs. Substance abuse can reduce the effectiveness of treatment for schizophrenia. Stimulants (such as amphetamines or cocaine) may cause major problems for patients with schizophrenia, as may PCP or marijuana. In fact, some people experience a worsening of their schizophrenic symptoms when they are taking such drugs. Substance abuse also reduces the likelihood that patients will follow the treatment plans recommended by their doctors.

24. Arch Gen Psychiatry -- Page Not Found Summary of an experiment, including background, methods, results, and conclusion. http://archpsyc.ama-assn.org/issues/v57n12/abs/yoa9366b.html

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25. NAMI NC Home State site providing support, education and advocacy for the families and friends of people with mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, Tourette's syndrome, attention deficit disorder, autism, and pervasive developmental disorder. http://www.naminc.org/

Site Map Search Please Support Us NAMI North Carolina is a grass-roots organization providing ... ... for the families and friends of people with serious mental illness, and for persons with serious mental illness. North Carolina's Voice on Mental Illness Spring Conference Information Heard in the Halls March 7, 2003 Public Policy Agenda Insights ... Associates Phone: Helpline: (NC only) Fax: email: mail@naminc.org 309 W. Millbrook Road Ste. 121, Raleigh, NC 27609 Send Comments to: webmaster@naminc.org

26. Guardian Unlimited | Archive Search Robin McKie reviews 'The Madness of Adam Eve' by David Horrobin. http://www.guardian.co.uk/Archive/Article/0,4273,4154224,00.html

Go to: Guardian Unlimited home UK news World news Archive search Arts Books Business EducationGuardian.co.uk Film Football Jobs MediaGuardian.co.uk Money The Observer Online Politics Shopping SocietyGuardian.co.uk Sport Talk Travel Audio Email services Special reports The Guardian The weblog The informer The northerner The wrap Advertising guide Crossword Dating Headline service Syndication services Events / offers Help / contacts Information Newsroom Style guide Travel offers TV listings Weather Web guides Guardian Weekly Money Observer Network home UK news World latest Books ... Search Schizophrenia 'helped the ascent of man' Scientist says gene mutation is key to genius and despair Robin McKie, science editor Observer Sunday March 18, 2001 Tiny mutations in our ancestors' brain cells triggered mankind's takeover of the world 100,000 years ago. But these changes also cursed our species to suffer from schizophrenia and depression. Horrobin - who is medical adviser to the Schizophrenia Association of Great Britain - argues that the changes which propelled humanity to its current global ascendancy were the same as those which have left us vulnerable to mental disease. 'We became human because of small genetic changes in the chemistry of the fat in our skulls,' he says. 'These changes injected into our ancestors both the seeds of the illness of schizophrenia and the extraordinary minds which made us human.'

27. Mental Help Net - Schizophrenia & Psychosis Information regarding symptoms, treatment, current research and selfhelp resources.Category Health Mental Health Disorders schizophrenia...... Introduction Staff. schizophrenia is a mental disorder that severelyimpacts how 2.5 million Americans think, feel, and act. It is http://schizophrenia.mentalhelp.net/

SEARCH: Other Search Engines Send This Page... Mental Help Net Advertising Feedback Jobs Email ... Awards and Affiliations A service of Center Site, LLC 570 Metro Place Dublin, OH 43017 NEWSLETTER Create, Edit, or Delete Your Newsletter Account RESOURCES Community News Book Reviews Psych Self-Help ... Therapists/Clinics SERVICES Conferences List Practice/Clinic Search Jobs Post Jobs ... Topic Home · Related: Mental Disorders Introduction Staff Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that severely impacts how 2.5 million Americans think, feel, and act. It is a disorder that makes it difficult for a person to tell the difference between real and imagined experiences, to think logically, to express normal emotional responses or to behave appropriately in social situations. Schizophrenia can be draining on both the person with schizophrenia and their families. People with schizophrenia often have difficulty functioning in society, at work and in school. Family members may have to help out financially and make sure that medication is taken as prescribed. No cure for schizophrenia has been discovered, but with proper treatment, many people with this illness can lead productive and fulfilling lives.

28. Schizophrenia Digest A bimonthly publication dedicated to bringing hope, dignity, and support by providing information about mental health issues. http://www.schizophreniadigest.com/index2.htm

29. What Is Schizophrenia What is schizophrenia. schizophrenia is fundamentally a physical disease of thebrain like Alzheimer's. Untreated schizophrenia always leads to psychosis. http://www.chovil.com/first.html

W h a t i s S c h i z o p h r e n i a prevalence chart prevalence chart Whatever it actually is, the statistics have historically been pretty grim. 1% of the population develops the illness 40% attempt suicide and 10% die by suicide 50% develop a substance abuse problem in their lifetime 50% can't accept or don't believe they have a psychotic disorder most people stop taking their medication at least once 70% of those who go off their medication have to be rehospitalized within two years because they are in psychosis 33% of the homeless have an untreated psychotic disorder Essentially, the longer you are in psychosis, the more likely you will become homeless or incarcerated in jail if you are not hospitalized and/or treated with antipsychotics. Untreated schizophrenia always leads to psychosis. It's just a question of how long it takes. There is a fairly strong genetic component but in genetically identical twins, the probability of both developing schizophrenia if one does is only 50%. The genetics of schizophrenia is thought to involve multiple genes but if there is a family history the risk of developing it increases. Many psychiatrists believe schizophrenia could be four or five different illnesses that look alike. There is a lot of variation between individuals. A common differentiation is whether onset is fairly sudden or insidious (gradual). The brain is still basically an uncharted universe. At a conference I went to in 1996 the following slide, which I don't understand, was shown:

30. Emental-health.com, Mental Health Matters Information, news and discussion about schizophrenia and related psychoses, Alzheimer's disease and dementias, depression, and bipolar disorder. http://www.emental-health.com/

Clinical update emental-health.com Welcome to emental-health.com , a major new mental health website with information, news and discussions relevant to schizophrenia and related psychoses, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, depression and bipolar disorder. If this is your first time visiting this site, in order to gain access to all articles, newsitems, discussion forums and other features, you need to register. You can do so by clicking the button below. If you have already registered, you can login below. Fill in your username and password which you received by e-mail and click the 'login' button. You can also tick the box 'remember me' and on future visits to the site you will be automatically logged in. If you have forgotten your password, click here to have it resent to you Username: Password: Remember me Emental-health.com is committed to providing good information on and to challenging the stigma of a wide range of mental illnesses. It is endorsed by the Royal College of Psychiatrists' Changing Minds Campaign CNRC Interested in research Study Partition?

31. Patient Resources : Schizophrenia http://www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/PatientResAllCateg/Schizophrenia?OpenDo

32. Welcome To DarPharma Researching drugs for the treatment of neurotransmitter related diseases such as Parkinson's, schizophrenia, ADHD. http://www.darpharma.com

33. MEDLINEplus: Schizophrenia Search MEDLINE for recent research articles on • schizophrenia. From the NationalInstitutes of Health schizophrenia (National Institute of Mental Health); http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/schizophrenia.html

Skip navigation Other health topics: A B C D ... List of All Topics Schizophrenia Contents of this page: From the NIH General/Overviews Coping Diagnosis/Symptoms ... Seniors Search MEDLINE for recent research articles on Schizophrenia You may also be interested in these MEDLINEplus related pages: Mental Health and Behavior From the National Institutes of Health Schizophrenia (National Institute of Mental Health) When Someone Has Schizophrenia (National Institute of Mental Health) General/Overviews No Family Is Immune (World Fellowship for Schizophrenia and Allied Disorders) Schizophrenia (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) Schizophrenia (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Mental Health Services) Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Schizophrenia (National Institutes of Health) Coping Maintaining Your Own Health: For Family Members of People with Brain Disorders (World Fellowship for Schizophrenia and Allied Disorders) Schizophrenia Dealing with a Crisis (World Fellowship for Schizophrenia and Allied Disorders) Schizophrenia: How Should One Behave?

34. Schizophrenia Fellowship Of NSW: Information And Support Information on schizophrenia. Articles, counseling services, and a free mailing list.Category Health Mental Health Disorders schizophrenia......schizophrenia Fellowship of nsw inc. If you would like to enter, clickhere. Are you a sibling of someone with schizophrenia? The http://www.sfnsw.org.au/

Schizophrenia Fellowship of nsw inc Carers Support Unit The Carer Support Unit is now operational. We have employed Carer Advocates in four regional Area Health Service catchment areas including Greater Murray, Illawarra, Northern Sydney and the Hunter. Click here to find out more Calling all poets! Each year during Schizophrenia Awareness Week, the Schizophrenia Fellowship holds a poetry competition for people living with a mental illness. This is a chance to display considerable creative talent, with cash prizes being awarded for the six best entries. Winners will be announced at the Poetry Entertainment Afternoon on Tuesday 20th May, 2003. Poems can be about any subject and there is a limit of three per person. Please note that the closing date is Friday 2nd May 2003. If you would like to enter, click here Are you a sibling of someone with schizophrenia? The Schizophrenia Fellowship will be holding its first Siblink Program for 2003 in late March / early April. This FREE program is held over a course of four Saturday afternoons and is aimed at explaining mental illness and providing siblings with coping strategies and skills. To register your interest, simply

35. Welcome To The Schizophrenia Society Of Ontario Providing education and information on this disease.Category Health Mental Health Disorders schizophrenia......The SSO is a grassroots charitable agency dedicated to supporting families affectedby schizophrenia, public education and political advocacy. Main Page. http://www.schizophrenia.on.ca/

Main Page Index What is Schizophrenia About the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario Our Chapters ... Contact Us Who we are The Schizophrenia Society of Ontario is a family based advocacy group founded in 1979. There are 32 chapters across Ontario. Our objectives are: To learn more EM Power+ Issue Ongoing... The Schizophrenia Society of Ontario is extremely concerned with regards to the marketing and usage of EM Power+ , a current supplement on the consumer market, which claims to cure a variety of psychiatric disorders. We have contacted Honorable Anne McLellan, Minister of Health, Government of Canada, to request immediate action. To Learn More Related Links: CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE CARE AND RESEARCH OFFICE FOR HUMAN RESEARCH PROTECTION (u.s.) What is Schizophrenia? Schizophrenia is a biological brain disease that affects thinking, perception, mood and behavior. One out of every hundred people develops schizophrenia.

36. Schizophrenia Digest The only magazine of its kind solely dedicated towards sufferers, family members, relatives, caregivers, and professional in the field of mental health. http://www.schizophreniadigest.com

37. MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia: Schizophrenia schizophrenia. Definition Return to top. schizophrenia is a seriousbrain disorder. It is a disease that makes it difficult for a http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000928.htm

Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Schizophrenia Contents of this page: Illustrations Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors Symptoms ... Prevention Illustrations Schizophrenia Definition Return to top Schizophrenia is a serious brain disorder. It is a disease that makes it difficult for a person to tell the difference between real and unreal experiences, to think logically, to have normal emotional responses to others, and to behave normally in social situations. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top Schizophrenia is a complex and puzzling illness. Even the experts in the field are not exactly sure what causes it. Some doctors think that the brain may not be able to process information correctly. Genetic factors appear to play a role, as people who have family members with schizophrenia may be more likely to get the disease themselves. Some researchers believe that events in a person's environment may trigger schizophrenia. For example, problems during intrauterine development (infection) and birth may increase the risk for developing schizophrenia later in life. Psychological and social factors may also play some role in its development. However, the level of social and familial support appears to influence the course of illness and may be protective against relapse.

38. Schizophrenia PEI Includes facts about the disease, coping skills, quarterly newsletter, membership and board of directors information. http://www.schizophreniaPEI.pe.ca/

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39. Schizophrenia Without Antipsychotic Drugs A psychiatrist argues for treatment of schizophrenia without antipsychotics. Describes Soteria Project. Criticizes overuse of pychiatric drugs. http://hem.fyristorg.com/mosher/

Schizophrenia Treatment Without Antipsychotic Drugs Addresses to this website: www.moshersoteria.com www.mosher-soteria.com hem.fyristorg.com/mosher "Are Psychiatrists Betraying Their Patients?" - Psychology Today Think about this question as you read these articles and letters by Loren R. Mosher, M.D., former Chief of the Center for Studies of Schizophrenia, National Institutes of Mental Health: Soteria and Other Alternatives ... Article in The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease . Shows that 85-90% of "severely mentally ill" acute as well as chronic persons can be treated in humane non-hospital settings at least as effectively and more economically than in psychiatric wards. "I Want No Part of It Anymore" Feature article in Psychology Today . Throws light on the unholy alliance between psychiatry and Big Pharma that results in unnecessary, dangerous, destructive drugging of millions. Letter of Resignation from the American Psychiatric Association Critiques the obsession of today's psychiatry with molecules and drugs that results in the disregard of patients in their social contexts. Response to Practical Questions Raised by this Web Site What can you do about neuroleptic/ antipsychotic drugs? Guidelines for dealing with severe emotional/psychological crises.

40. World Fellowship For Schizophrenia And Allied Disorders An international education and support network for families and friends of people with schizophrenia Category Health Mental Health schizophrenia Support Groups......An international education and support network for families and friendsof people with schizophrenia and other mental illnesses worldwide. http://www.world-schizophrenia.org/

Schizophrenia strikes 1% of the world's population at some point in their lives. It affects people from all walks of life, usually young people between the ages of 15 and 30. Not everyone will experience the same symptoms, but some symptoms, such as hearing voices, are common to many. Schizophrenia alters the way people think and feel, so that perceptions may be changed and thinking can be disturbed. This is very disabling for them and very distressing for their families. Other serious mental illnesses, including bipolar disorder, schizo-affective disorder and major depression, are also very debilitating. Fortunately, research is bringing about a new era in treatment and understanding of these disorders. While cause and cure are still elusive, substantial strides have been made in the development of medications to treat these conditions. With modern medical treatment, opportunities for rehabilitation, and the support of family and friends, these diagnoses need not be as feared as they were in the past. The World Fellowship for Schizophrenia and Allied Disorders is the only worldwide international organization dedicated to lessening the problems faced by people with serious mental illness and their families. Our members include family support and advocacy organizations in over 60 countries. We disseminate information to people with mental illness and their families on the symptoms, the treatments and the ways of coping. We act as a meeting point for family organizations, putting people in contact with their closest self-help group. Finally, we work with mental health professionals and international organizations to advocate for families and their loved ones on the key issues affecting their lives.

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