Schizophrenia is a mental illness

Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia affects 1% of the Canadian population.
Anxiety disorders affect 5% of the household population, causing mild to severe impairment.
Suicide accounts for 24% of all deaths among 15-24 year olds and 16% among 25-44 year olds.
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in both men and women from adolescence to middle age.
The mortality rate due to suicide among men is four times the rate among women.
Books on mental health

Madness: A Bipolar Life (Hardcover)byMarya Hornbacher





The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide: What You and Your Family Need to Know (Paperback)byDavid J. Miklowitz
Brilliant Madness: Living with Manic Depressive Illness (Paperback)byPatty Duke





Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder: Understanding and Helping Your Partner (Paperback)byJulie A. Fast





Bipolar Disorder: The Ultimate Guide (Paperback)bySarah Owen





A Look Inside Bipolar Disorder - One Woman's Story (Paperback)byTracy Suzanne Green





Stop Pretending: What Happened When My Big Sister Went Crazy (Paperback)bySonya Sones

Websites


Schizophrenia Digest


www.schizophreniadigest.ca

Moods Magazine


www.moodsmag.com

National Institutes of Health

: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/

Americana psychiatric association






www.psych.org





Mental Health and Wellness Information at HYPERLINK "http://www.mentalhelp.net/"Mental Help Net






http://www.mentalhelp.netHYPERLINK "http://www.mentalhelp.net/"/

Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mental-Help-Net/131473916201

　

Proper Eating Improves Dementia Patients' Physical And Mental Health


http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/257109.php)




Father's Mental Health Linked To Child's Behavior

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/254641.php

Mental Health Disorders Linked To Domestic Violence
New research from the UK finds that experience of domestic violence is more common among adults with all kinds of mental health disorders than in the general population. The researchers, from King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry, http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/254475.php

childhood Bullying May Lead To Mental Health Issues In Adults
Being a victim of childhood bullying alters the structure which surrounds a gene that controls mood, which in turn, makes victims more susceptible to developing mental health issues as they grow older http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/254294.php

Check out the links and read on mental health in the news

　
　

Schizophrenia is a mental illness
characterized by a breakdown of thought processes and by deficit emotional response s. This illness may affect 300,000 Canadians and approximately 1% of any society's population of people.

The condition includes symptoms of auditory, paranoid and bizarre delusions of Ganger as well as disorganized speech and thinking. Schizophrenia in history was often thought of as person being possessed by demons and who were feared, tormented, exiled or locked up by the government at the time. The causes of schizophrenia are poorly misunderstood even though progress has been made to understand it. This disease of the can be treated by medication but not cured. Medication is only half the battle for people with this mental disorder. It cannot help them with earning a job, learning to be effective in social relationships and may even hinder their education. Often people who are African or Latinos prone to misdiagnosis, and belief in a religion where the individual thinks that only god can cure their mental illness.

Medication monthly

medication
news:medication describe this month the types of medications used to treat mental disorders, side effects of medications, directionsMedication for Antipsychotics/Antidepressants /Mood stabilizers/Stimulants/ Hallucinogens
Clozapine:treatment of　 schizophrenia, and is also sometimes used　for the treatment of　 bipolar disorder　 atypical antipsychotic drug　 treating treatment-resistant schizophrenia.

Increased salivation Drowsiness Weight gain (see Clozapine and Weight Gain) Dizziness or vertigo (a spinning sensation) Constipation Insomnia (see Clozapine and Insomnia).

　warning Studies have shown that up to 26 percent of people reported insomnia as one of the　 clozpine side effect. clozpine is said to decrease the risk of　 suicidal behavior with people who have schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. treatment of schizophrenia. Other atypical antipsychotic medications used for schizophrenia include:

Aripiprazole (Abilify<sup>®)


Paliperidone (Invega®)


Olanzapine (Zyprexa®
　
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Mental Health Action, Research & Advocacy Association

Mental Health Action, Research & Advocacy Association of Greater Vancouver seeks to work in a cooperative, non-competitive way, with the existing services in enhancing the quality of life for people living in the community. www.aramentalhealth.org/ We provide crisis intervention for consumers/survivors preventing exploitations and harm at the hands of the system, including:
	ØFinances ØHousing ØReferrals ØChild Apprehensions ØLocating Resources ØAppeals & Tribunals Ø...AND MORE! ARA Mental Health 163 West Pender Street Vancouver, B.C. V6B 1S4 Phone: (604) 689-7938 or toll free at 1-866-689-7938 Fax: (604) 689-7318
	Phone: 604-689-7938

Toll Free: 1-866-689-7938

Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT)

Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) holds a unique status in the field of mental health – CBT is effective for many psychological problems, is relatively brief, and is well received by individuals. A large volume of research has been published regarding CBT, including a number of well-designed studies involving people in“real world” clinical settings. Yet despite this large base of evidence, information about CBT has not been well communicated to consumers, families, and providers of health care. Consequently, CBT is not being used as extensively as the research would warrant.Many individuals (consumers, families, and professionals alike) are unaware of the effectiveness of CBT for different problems. There is additional uncertainty about the effectiveness of different formats of CBT (for example, individual, group or self-help formats), who can provide CBT, how to access their services, and other treatments with which CBT is used (for example, the use of medication and CBT together). This Core Information Document has been assembled for the benefit of individuals, families and service providers interested in a broad summary of information relating to CBT and its effectiveness

ketamine

ketamine  is not just a party drug it can help with the symptoms of depression and mental illness.  Clinical trials have begun and scientists have noticed that in 80 -90 % helped the patient and the drug is extremely promising effect.   Ketamine helps the brain block the chemical called glutamate and is only used when the patient has not shown a response to other antidepressant medication.  However there can be side effects vision and a can cause confusion and , dizziness as well as high interest in sex.  The drug can produce vivid dreams or hallucinations and may make the brain feel as if it separated from the body itself.  When the drug is taken in low doses it can make the patient feel sleepy, or distracted and withdrawn.  It also helps the patient feel less pain and some patients may anxious, have some memory loss. Veterinarians use this drug as a anesthetic on pets but is used as a party drug known as "special K".  The patient must have "treatment-resistant to other antidepressant medications  and in 2-4 weeks after a single dose of the medication the patient shows marked improvements.   71 percent of the patient who tried Ketamine responded as opposed to those on a placebo.  Relief of most symptoms of depression lasted seven to ten days. Ecstasy also may help depression. In the journal of  Archives of General Psychiatry carried out a controlled trial of the ketamine  and it showed promise to help patients deal with bipolar depression.

www.mentalhealthblog.com/.../ketamine-promising-new-treatment-fo...

Mental health and important phone numbers

Mental health and important phone numbers

Crisis Line(951-8855) Toll Free: 1.877.820.7444	S.A.F.E.R (Suicide Attempt Follow-up, Education, & Research) Provides counselling for individuals who are in a suicidal crisis, have made a suicide attempt, or are survivors of a suicide death. Intake Worker, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday: 604-675-3985
Crisis 24 Hour: 1-800-667-8407	Vancouver Child and Youth Mental Health Referral For suicidal children and youth (18 & under) at risk to suicide. Intake: 604-709-4111 Vancouver, BC
Province-Wide British Columbia, BC: Crisis 24 hrs: 1-800-SUICIDE  (1-800-784-2433)	South Fraser Regional Crisis Linec/o Surrey Community Services, Serves Surrey, Whiterock, Langley and Delta Crisis 24 hrs: 604-951-8855
Surrey RCMP 14355 57th Avenue, Surrey BC V3X 1A9 (604) 599-0502	Domestic Violence Help Line VictimLINK BC - Free-Confidential-24 hours/7 days-Available in Multiple Languages 1-800-563-0808
Car 67 referral. 604-599-0502 or by dialing 911.	Poison Control now at 1-800-567-8911.
Argyll-lodge:14590 106a Ave, Surrey BC, V3R 1T4, 604-581-4174	Emergency Department Services 400-13450 102nd Avenue, Surrey, V3T 0H1   (604) 587-4600 Provides 24-hour emergency services that address urgent care needs.
Call 8-1-1 from anywhere in British Columbia to speak with a nurse any time of the day or night TTY (Deaf and hearing-impaired): 7-1-1	The Roost at 13582 68 Avenue, Surrey   Provided by: OPTIONS COMMUNITY SERVICES SOCIETY 13582 68 Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3W 2G3   (604) 597-8610   Offers a psychosocial rehabilitation program for adults with a mental illness.
New Frontier Clubhouse at 9803 140 Street, Surrey   Provided by: OPTIONS COMMUNITY SERVICES SOCIETY 9803 140th Street, Surrey, BC, V3T 4M4   (604) 581-6177   Offers psychosocial rehabilitation program to help individuals achieve goals through participation in communication, food services, maintenance and social recreation activities.	Psychiatric Nurse Liaison Program at Surrey Memorial Hospital   Provided by: Fraser Health Authority 13750 96 Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3V 1Z2   (604) 585-5666   Provides assessments, early intervention, understanding and support and helps link individuals with community resources.
Alcohol & Drug Information & Referral Service1-800-663-1441 Lower Mainland: (604) 660-9382	Crisis Line Association of BC Mental Health Information Line:Phone Number 310-6789 (no area code needed)
Problem Gambling Help Line1-888-795-6111, Deaf or hearing-impaired (collect calls accepted): (604) 875-0885	Fraser Health: Emergency Mental Health Services Tel: 1 877 384 8062 (toll free)
Crisis Centre BC: 24/7 for all ages with concerns such as mental health, suicide, self-harm, violence, abuse. Calls are anonymous and confidential. Also offers community education and professional development courses Vancouver Tel: 604 872 3311 BC-wide Tel: 1 800 SUICIDE (784 2433)	Vancouver Rape Relief and Women's Shelter (women and children Tel: 604 872 8212  TTY/TDD: 604 877 0958
CRESST ~ Community Residential Emergency Short Stay and Treatment 13525 98 Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3T 1B9 Canada Telephone: 604-587-4220 Fax: 604-587-4227	Hillside lodgeillside Lodge: 10592 125b St, Surrey BC, V3V 5A7, 604-589-4299 ·