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Resources for Educators

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A Reason to Hope, the Means to Cope

Educator E-Resource Newsletter
The latest Educator E-resource newsletter is now available. This monthly e-newsletter provides the latest in referral resources and mental health information for BC’s teachers. It includes an up-to-date, multi-agency listing of mental health related events and support groups for families caring for a loved one with a mental illness. You can view the latest edition here, [...]
Basic Facts About Schizophrenia
This 40-page booklet contains the most frequently asked questions about schizophrenia.
Educational Booklets For Children - Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Depression
Some printable booklet files.
Supporting Students with Psychosis on Return to School
This fact sheet is republished here with permission of the Vancouver Richmond Early Psychosis Intervention Program www.hopevancouver.com
ReachOut Psychosis Concert Tour Video
The ReachOut Psychosis Tour is proud to present our new video, giving a taste of this concert and spoken word presentation that travels to high schools, correctional centres and colleges in BC.
Schizophrenia: The Basics
The basic facts about schizophrenia
Schizophrenia Information in Other Languages
Fact sheets on schizophrenia are available in Bengali, Chinese, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu and Spanish, translated with a grant from the World Assembly for Mental Health. Click on the above link for more.
Reach Out - Video for High School Students - dialup internet version
This video tells the story of Todd, a young man becoming ill with psychosis, and his friend who figures out what’s wrong and helps him get help. Also accompanying teacher’s manual.
Reaching Out Video and Teacher?s Guide - high speed internet version
This video tells the story of Todd, a young man becoming ill with psychosis, and his friend who figures out what’s wrong and helps him get help. Includes link to a teacher’s manual for educating young people about psychosis and schizophrenia.
ReachOut Psychosis Concert and Education Program for Youth
A fun and interactive performance that aims to educate young people about this brain illness while having a good time.
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BCSS Branches
A BCSS Branch is a community based association of people who volunteer their time and energy to help improve the lives of people with serious mental illness and their families.

For more information on how to connect with a branch in your region, please contact provincial office at: (lower mainland): 604.270.7841 Toll Free: 1.888.888.0029 or Email Us


When your brother or sister is sick with psychosis - for children
Fact sheet for young children in pdf format
Wrong Signal Audio Commercial
This audio public service announcement/commercial is suitable for radio use.
Early Psychosis Online Booklet
An online booklet for family, teachers, and friends that looks at the causes, symptoms and treatments of psychosis.

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