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Schizophrenia

About Mental Illness: Schizophrenia - English or Espanol

A basic overview about schizophrenia from the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill.

Open the Doors

Information in eight languages by the World Psychiatric Association International Programme. The Programme was established to fight the stigma and discrimination because of schizophrenia.

 

Schizophrenia

Overview information from the National Institute of Mental Health.

Schizophrenia

A leaflet from the Royal College of Psychiatrists in the United Kingdom. A good overview.

Schizophrenia: First Warning Signs

A pamphlet from the World Fellowship for Schizophrenia and Allied Disorders.

Schizophrenia Related Medications

MedicineNet.com provides easy-to-read, in-depth and authoritative health information for consumers.

Warning Signs of Psychosis

A list of common warning signs of psychosis and relapse. Getting help early may be helpful in slowing the progress of the illness and in minimizing the risk of relapse and long-term effects. From the Schizophrenia Treatment & Evaluation Program (STEP) at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill.

Local Resources

Richmond Area Behavorial Health Authority

107 South Fifth Street

Richmond, VA

Provides mental health, mental retardation and substance abuse services for the citizens of Richmond. The number for both general information and 24-hour emergency service is (804) 819-4100.

 

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) - Central Virginia Affiliate

http://www.namivirginia.org/affiliate_central_va.htm

Information about a local support group that meets in Richmond.

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Last Updated 8/27/07