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Schizophrenia & Psychosis Sites
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1in100 - Information on support groups, facts, medication and causes
of schizophrenia.
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All About Schizophrenia - Mental Health Net - Information regarding
symptoms, treatment, current research and self-help resources.
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AMEDEO Medical Literature Review - Schizophrenia - Pfizer sponsored
site providing current psychiatric studies and reports from major
psychiatric and psychological journals.
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An interactive expose
by Richard McLean - Here you will find all sorts of creative
ventures: Info on my writing, and my book, 'Recovered, Not Cured', (Allen and Unwin), Illustration, art and
design folios for your perusal and consideration to help complete your projects, My band, 'Welcome to Tuesday',
My online resume and references, My work in consulting and list of presentations, and appearances I have done to
date.
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At Health - Schizophrenia - This site contains information geared to
the clinician as well as the consumer. Information is provided regarding
treatment and a possible link to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
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Atypical Neuroleptics - Background information on antipsychotic
medications, potency comparisons, drug name cross reference, and links to
other resources.
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Center for Reintegration - An online resource dedicated to assisting
those with schizophrenia and related disorders in their efforts to return
to a meaningful life that includes family and friends, independent living
and competitive employment.
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Clinical Brain Disorders Branch - Research branch of the National
Institute of Mental Health that conducts research in causes and treatments
of schizophrenia and other neuropsychiatric illnesses.
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Clinical Trials Listing - Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorders
– (USA) Subsection of website describing current treatment and drug
studies which offer opportunities to participate in research and qualify
for experimental treatment programs.
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eMedicine Health - Schizophrenia - Overview of schizophrenia and its
causes, symptoms and treatment.
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Forensic Algorithm Project - Charles A. Buscema, M.D., presents
Neuroleptic Best Practices: Profiles of Atypical Neuroleptic Efficacy.
Provides comprehensive treatment modalities for severe mental illness in
the correctional setting.
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Genetics of Schizophrenia and Affective Disorder - One page published
article studying familial factors of schizophrenia and related disorders.
Includes bibliography.
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Gloucestershire Hearing Voices Groups - Information for professionals
working with people with psychosis.
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Harvard Brain Tissue Center - One of few national resources for the
collection and distribution of postmortem human brain tissue for research
in causes of brain diseases including schizophrenia.
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HealthyPlace.com Schizophrenia Community - Schizophrenia and
Schizoaffective Disorder information, news, chat rooms, journals, support
groups, treatment and medication, including extensive section on atypical
antipsychotics.
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Implementing Psychosocial Rehabilitation With Long-Term Patients - A
professional paper describing techniques used to change the focus at a
state psychiatric facility from therapy to education.
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In Practice - A schizophrenia resource tool for the media, clinicians and
health professionals. It features audiopresentations of symposia from
major international psychiatry conferences as well as abstracts, press
releases and fact sheets. Sponsored by the makers of Seroquel, AstraZeneca.
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Innerminds - A portal for knowledge and understanding of
schizophrenia.
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Inside Schizophrenia - Information about schizophrenia, its causes,
and methods of treatment.
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John Nash on PBS - John Nash, a groundbreaking mathematical genius,
was at the peak of his career when his life was shattered by
schizophrenia. The companion website to the PBS documentary film.
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Mental Health Matters - Information and links to schizophrenia sites
and other similar diagnosis.
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The Mental Illness Education Project, Inc - A production company that
markets videos depicting or describing various mental illnesses including
schizophrenia.
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MentalHealthChannel Schizophrenia - Description of the psychotic
disorder.
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MentalWellness - Schizophrenia resource includes news and information
on mental health issues.
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Merck Manual - Schizophrenia and Related Disorders - Professional
level description of the disease and its related manifestations providing
detailed explanations of diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
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MerckSource - Schizophrenia - Information about different types of
schizophrenia and their symptoms.
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Molecular Genetics of Schizophrenia - Research study at Washington
University School of Medicine in
St. Louis,
MO
seeks sisters and brothers with schizophrenia to participate in a genetic
research project.
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National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression – (USA)
National organization that raises and distributes funds to find the
causes, cures, better treatments, and prevention of severe brain
disorders. Provides instructions and contact information for submitting
grant proposals.
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National Alliance for the Mentally Ill – (USA)
A grass roots, self-help, support and advocacy organization. Medical and
legislative news, book reviews, meeting announcements and links to other
sites can be found here.
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NIMH Genetics of Schizophrenia Research Program - Information about
the Genetics of Schizophrenia Research Program at the NIMH.
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Open the Doors - Official site of the World Psychiatric Association's
Global Program against stigma and discrimination due to schizophrenia.
Provides information to the provider, the consumer, and posts personal
stories of those affected by this disease.
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Psychiatry in Practice - International schizoprhenia resource site,
intended for clinicians and health care professionals.
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Recent Developments in Atypical Antipsychotic Medications -
Comparative discussion of different medications used to treat
schizophrenia and related conditions.
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Recent Developments in Atypical Antipsychotic Medications - An
editorial by the National Institute of Mental Health on new drug
development for the treatment of schizophrenia in the 1990s.
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Schizophrenia - Bilingual English-Spanish Web site about schizophrenia
- from causes to treatments.
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Schizophrenia: A Handbook For Families - A comprehensive manual
designed to assist family members in coping with this disorder. This free
site lists symptoms, crisis intervention strategies, dealing with
hospitalization, medication management, treatment options, and additional
areas of concern.
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Schizophrenia - Are We on the Same Bus? - What is schizophrenia and
how it impacts daily life.
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Schizophrenia Awareness Group - Seeking to improve the lives of
individuals suffering from schizophrenia by providing a digital library as
a focal point for education, research, and discussions on schizophrenia.
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Schizophrenia.Com - Provides patients, family members, and caregivers
with information on a variety of important mental health topics including
schizophrenia and other common mental illnesses.
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Schizophrenia Fellowship of New South Wales - Information on
schizophrenia. Articles, counseling services, and a free mailing list.
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Schizophrenia Help - Information on schizophrenia and therapy
approaches for patients, family members, and caregivers - newsletters,
articles, recommended reading, and resources.
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Schizophrenia: Information and Resources - News Alerts with latest
news releases some with links to the journal articles. Useful for
layperson and professionals.
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Schizophrenia Research Projects - Provides information about our
ongoing studies in schizophrenia using MRI technology.
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Schizophrenia Support Organizations – (USA
only) A listing of organizations to help foster and support treatment and
understanding of this diagnosis.
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Schizophrenia UK - Information about schizophrenia from a
UK
perspective. It includes sections on medications, benefits, comorbid
disorders, NHS services, and charity services.
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Schizophrenia Without Antipsychotic Drugs - A psychiatrist argues for
treatment of schizophrenia without antipsychotics. Describes Soteria
Project. Criticizes overuse of pychiatric drugs.
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Social Support May Extend Life Of People With Schizophrenia - Article
discussing the social environment of people with schizophrenia, and how
the quantity of social support they receive relates to life expectancy.
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Structural MRI research on schizophrenia - Structural MRI research
conducted at the Rudolf Magnus Institute for Neurosciences in
Utrecht, The Netherlands,
on schizophrenia.
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Successful Schizophrenia - Alternative views on schizophrenia and
psychiatry.
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The Nurse Practitioner Role in Psychiatric Nursing - Professional
paper addressing the rationale for a psychiatric nurse practitioner role
and the advantages of this new role. Includes bibliography.
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The Schizophrenia Society of Ontario - Providing education and
information on this disease.
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The ZGP National Clozapine Registry - Clozapine is indicated for the
treatment of severe schizophrenia in patients who fail standard therapy.
This program is the national generic clozapine registry for monitoring
patients who are receiving ZGP clozapine.
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Treatments in Schizophrenia - Features a summary fact sheet about the
types, functions, and side effects of antipsychotic medications.
Particular emphasis on drugs available in
Sweden.
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UCLA Center for Research on Treatment and Rehabilitation of Psychosis
- Provides research services and consultation to investigators pursuing
studies of severe mental illnesses, including schizophrenia.
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Understanding Schizophrenia - Offers details on schizophrenia, its
symptoms and treatment through atypical antipsychotic medication.
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Veritas Medicine - Clinical trial listings and in-depth treatment
information about schizophrenia. Perform a personalized search to find
ongoing clinical trials that match your needs.
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Vocational Rehabilitation in Schizophrenia - Findings and
recommendations of a 1995 research study funded by the National Institute
of Mental Health that investigates value of paid employment versus
traditional placements in sheltered workshops.
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