Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a major mental illness which affects the normal functioning of the brain resulting in disturbances to people's thoughts, perceptions, emotions and behaviour. 

Learning about schizophrenia

http://www.sfnsw.org.au/schizophrenia/sch_hme.htm

Series of information sheets on schizophrenia including, symptoms, diagnosis, statisitics, recovery, personal stories and resources for carers.

Organisation: Schizophrenia Fellowship

Schizophrenia

http://www.sane.org/content/view/187/0/

This resource tackles the common myths of schizophrenia, and offers useful information for people with schizophrenia and their carers.

Organisation: SANE Australia

The fact sheets

http://www.schizophrenia.org.au/papers_the_fact_sheets.htm

Series of fact sheets on mental illness including schizophrenia and psychosis as well as other useful information for people with mental illness, their family and friends.

Organisation: Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia Inc.