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RESOURCES FOR SCHOOL STAFF AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS:
MENTAL HEALTH: SCHIZOPHRENIA & PSYCHOSIS
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For more information, see our Health Topics section on Schizophrenia
and Psychosis.
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Coping With Schizophrenia: A Guide
For Patients, Families and Caregivers |
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| One World Publications |
English |
Available at:
Winnipeg Public Library
(borrow)
CMHA Mental
Health Education Resource Centre of Manitoba (borrow)
(Toll-free: 1-866-997-9918)
Local or online bookstores |
Coping With Schizophrenia is a practical, helpful guide on
the path toward recovery. It confronts difficult issues in
ways that both empower individuals and provide hope for the
journey. |
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Inside Out |
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| Canadian Mental
Health Association |
English |
Available at:
CMHA Mental
Health Education Resource Centre of Manitoba (borrow)
(Toll-free: 1-866-997-9918) |
This DVD features a moving portrayal of the realities of living
with schizophrenia. Written and performed by Nigel Bart, a
young artist who also has schizophrenia. |
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Schizophrenia? Huh?: Stories for
Children |
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| By Richard W.
Carlson |
English |
Available at:
CMHA Mental
Health Education Resource Centre of Manitoba (borrow)
(Toll-free: 1-866-997-9918)
Local or online bookstores |
This is an entertaining book of three fictional stories about
children and their first experiences with people with mild
to moderate schizophrenia. |
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Changing Minds: Schizophrenia Documentary
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| CTV |
English |
Available at:
CMHA Mental
Health Education Resource Centre of Manitoba (borrow)
(Toll-free: 1-866-997-9918) |
This video introduces two young people suffering from schizophrenia
and their families. They discuss the importance of early detection
and other issues surrounding this mental illness. |
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Early
Psychosis Intervention |
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| Canadian Mental
Health Association |
English/French |
This video introduces two young people suffering from schizophrenia
and their families. They discuss the importance of early detection
and other issues surrounding this mental illness. |
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Schizophrenia: It Can Happen to Someone
You Know |
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| Schizophrenia
Society of Alberta |
English |
Available at:
CMHA Mental
Health Education Resource Centre of Manitoba (borrow)
(Toll-free: 1-866-997-9918) |
This video provides various perspectives from consumers, family
members, and psychiatrists regarding schizophrenia. It addresses
issues of lack of housing, high suicide rate, and lack of
funding, in addition to discussing symptoms. |
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Youth and Psychosis |
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| Canadian Mental
Health Association |
English/French |
Information on youth and psychosis. |
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Straight Talk About Mental Illness
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| National Alliance
for Mentally Ill (NAMI) |
English |
Available at:
CMHA Mental
Health Education Resource Centre of Manitoba (borrow)
(Toll-free: 1-866-997-9918) |
This video is aimed at teenagers, explaining mental illnesses
such as depression, schizophrenia, and bi-polar disorder.
Symptoms, suicide, myths, and treatment are also discussed. |
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The Secret Life of the Brain: The
Teenage Brain: A World of Their Own |
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| PBS |
English |
Available at:
PBS
CMHA Mental
Health Education Resource Centre of Manitoba (borrow)
(Toll-free: 1-866-997-9918) |
This video discusses the development of a teenager's brain
and addresses the topics of teenage schizophrenia and psychosis. |
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