After public figures signed a letter demanding parity of esteem for mental health care, here are 10 things that need to change to end the crisis.
Category Archives: Psychosis
Public figures sign letter seeking equality for mental health | Society …
“We accept, and urge ministers to accept, that this will require additional investment in mental health services,” the letter states. “But we are strongly persuaded that sustained investment in mental health services will lead to …
Adults with Schizophrenia at Greater Risk of Premature Death …
Adults with schizophrenia are 3.5 times more likely to die prematurely, particularly from cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, compared to the average.
Schizophrenia | Encyclopedia of Psychology – Psych Central
Schizophrenia is a chronic debilitating mental disorder characterized by psychotic (positive) symptoms, such as delusions, hallucinations, paranoia and disordered thinking, as well as more subtle (negative) symptoms, such …
Learning to Understand My Brother's Schizophrenia | Psych Central
Learning to Understand My Brother's Schizophrenia. By Brittany Green ~ 4 min read. A few years ago, my mother called the police when my brother said he had the desire to kill himself. He'd been admitted to a mental hospital …