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    Family and Parent Resources

    Please click on the links below for more resources for your family, or visit www.families.bcss.org for more assistance.

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    BC-Wide Help

     

    Psychosis, a medical illness of the brain – how to spot and stop psychosis early.

     

    Online Support and Answer Groups

    Would you like to talk online with others who are supporting or caring about someone with psychosis, schizophrenia, a mood disorder, depression or some other mental health concern?

    Would you like to ask questions about mental illness and get information on support and services available to you in BC?

    Click here to go to our online support forum, which provides support for family members and supporters. Click on the title link above for more information.

    Family Toolkit

    When a family member suffers from a mental illness, one of the most important things to do is to take the time to learn about the disorder. By educating yourself as much as you can about the mental or substance use disorder, you can take an active role in your family member’s recovery. The Family Toolkit was designed to assist families in caring for a family member with a mental illness by providing information and practical resources.

    Basics about Psychosis

    Psychosis is a medical condition, and early treatment is effective.

    Drugs and Psychosis

    Psychosis can be induced by drugs or can be “drug assisted”. Some stimulating drugs, like amphetamines, can cause psychosis, while other drugs, including marijuana, can trigger the onset of psychosis in someone who is already at increased risk because they have “vulnerability”.

    Supporting Students with Psychosis on Return to School

    This fact sheet for teachers is posted with permission of the Vancouver Richmond Early Psychosis Intervention Program.