Schizophrenia
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Alternative to meds: Soteria Project
Mosher Soteria
Loren Mosher, MD - whose controversial ideas on schizophrenia caused quite a stir among the psychiatric community - discusses his Soteria Project.
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Marijuana causes schizophrenia?
ABC News
It has long been theorized that marijuana causes psychotic symptoms. A new study suggests that it may act as a trigger for schizophrenia.
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List of specialized clinics
Schizophrenia
Provides information on national and international clinics and universities to seek help for schizophrenia. Also has links to other valuable resources. Some links aren't active.
Patients with schizophrenia and loved ones share what it's like to live with the disorder. Includes fictionalized story of helping a friend with schizophrenia.
Kids suffer from schizophrenia too
Medicine Net
Though schizophrenia is rare among kids, this informative overview describes how the disorder presents in children, it's causes, and treatment.
Active Minds helps students
New York Times
Alison Malmon - whose brother suffered with schizophrenia - began Active Minds, a college organization to increase awareness about mental illness.
Comprehensive overview on schizophrenia with symptoms, etiology, and treatment.
Schizophrenia's historical heroes
National Schizophrenia Foundation
Learn about the historical figures behind schizophrenia. Click on pioneers Phillipe Pinel, Benjamin Rush, and Emil Kraeplin for more information.
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Schizophrenia dissected
Psyc Central
Within schizophrenia, you'll find many variations. Learn about these various subtypes - paranoid, disorganized, residual, undifferentiated and catatonic – in greater detail.
Diagnosis issues across cultures
At Health
General overview provides an informative section on cultural variation presenting research on how schizphrenia can differ across cultures.
Some experts call for replacing the term schizoprenia, because it's scientifically meaningless and stigmatizing.
Understanding schizophrenia
YouTube
Informative short video dispels the myths of schizophrenia. Includes excerpts from the Schizophrenia Society of Canada video along with expert interviews.
Recognizing schizophrenia
Healthy Place
Brief overview of schizophrenia and its symptoms makes a great springboard for your research. Includes links within the paragraph for more info.
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ECT can be helpful
Mayo Clinic
Straightforward overview explains electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) - a treatment option with a long and shapy past - for treating severe schizophrenia.
Personal story of Jerome, an artist with schizophrenia, whose creative outlet has helped him with the disorder. Importance of art therapy emphasized.

