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BC Prescribed Learning Outcomes (PLO’s) met by ReachOut

The ReachOut Psychosis program meets several fo the BC Prescribed Learning Outcomes for 2008. It is also delivered by a professional teacher in combination with the musical and spoken word performers. Please see below for a list of PLO’s met.
BC - Prescribed Learning Outcomes, 2008
Personal Development (Mental Well-Being)
To develop in students an appropriate sense of [...]

Why alerting youth to schizophrenia signs is critical

At age 25, Renea Mohammed was an ambitious young woman, studying for a master’s in library sciences at UBC. Then people started whispering about her. “At first, it was people who I knew,” she recalled in a phone conversation with the Georgia Straight. Soon, strangers were talking about her too. “People on the bus—I’d think [...]

Video about Schizophrenia

This video, from the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario, talks to a young person with schizophrenia and his family about how he became ill, and how he became well.

For more video and audio files on shizophrenia and psychosis click here.

Printable / PDF Psychosis Resources

Click here for a list of the pdf files on this site
Click here for a list of the pdf files on the BC Schizophrenia Society Site
Click here for a list of the psychosis pdfs on the BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information site.

Beginnings of schizophrenia or youth turmoil? New research identifies key warning signs

Poor grades, irritability, suspicion. What distinguishes the beginnings of schizophrenia from normal adolescent turmoil? New research identifies key warning signs. Click on link above for more.

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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”.

More Detailed Info About Psychosis

Early Psychosis Online Booklet
What if my brother or sister (friend) has psychosis?

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.

Reaching Out Classroom Video and Teacher’s Guide

watch a video about reaching out in schoolsThis 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.

Resources for Educators

A selection of videos, fact sheets, e-lists and other resources for educators.

Information for a young person recovering from psychosis

This booklet was designed for children & younger youth, or persons with lower reading levels, in consultation with the Fraser South Early Psychosis Intervention program. It is designed to be printed on letter sized paper, double-sided, and then folded into a booklet. Booklet for Young People Recovering from Psychosis