Schizophrenia

Readable and well-researched information for the public

For anyone who is worried about themselves, a friend or a relative

• Schizophrenia: Key Facts
• Schizophrenia: our main leaflet
• Debt and mental health
• Depot Medication
• Severe Mental Illness (Psychosis) : a leaflet for carers and professionals working with people with severe mental illness
• Schizophrenia : a leaflet challenging our attitudes towards people with schizophrenia
• Cannabis and Mental Health: looks at the research on the effects of cannabis use 
• Exercise and mental health
• Smoking and mental health
• Eating well 
• Community Mental Health Team

Reading about Self-Help:

• Schizophrenia

• Schizophrenia : for parents and teachers
• Psychotic Illness : for young people

• Chinese,  , Schizophrenia, Depot medication 

• Changing Minds CD-ROM: designed to raise awareness of mental health problems in young people aged 13-17 years. Intended for use by teachers as part of the PSHE curriculum (key stages 3 and 4).

Books for the public:

• The Young Mind: an essential guide for parents, teachers and young adults. Order your discount copy from us - 20% off.
• Changing Minds: Our Lives and Mental Illness: a unique collection of experiences from patients and professionals which give new insights into how individuals live with mental health difficulties
• Being Seen and Heard: The Needs of Children of Parents with Mental Illness: a training film designed for use by staff involved in the care of parents with mental illness and their children.
• The Mind: A User's Guide

An accessible, jargon-free reference book designed to educate, inform and empower anyone who has an interest in safeguarding or improving their mental health.

• Family Work for Schizophrenia. A Practical Guide
• The Management of Schizophrenia Part 1: Pharmacological Treatments
• OP51. The Management of Schizophrenia Part 1: Pharmacological Treatments

• About our leaflets
• New hope for schizophrenia - Press release  
• Professor Til Wykes talks to Raj Persaud about cognitive remediation therapy in people with a diagnosis of schizophrenia   
• Listen to Janey Antoniou's audio account of her experience of hearing voices