Top Schizophrenia Resources Online -- Add yours here!

Other than Psych Central, what are your favorite or top resources/blogs/news sites/etc. you visit regularly for this disorder or issue? Please reply to this thread and list a few of what you consider the best of the best online today.

Thank you!
DocJohn

My favorite is schizophrenia.com

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[*] Successful Schizophrenia

[*] Psychosis as Purposive

[*] When the Dream Becomes Real: A Conversation With John Weir Perry

[*] Schizophrenia Drug Free Crisis Center &amp; Helpline

[*] Recovery From Psychosis &amp; Schizophrenia

[*] Schizophrenia &amp; Recovery Resources

[*] mind.org.uk

[*] Furious Seasons

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The following account is from an individual who candidly and unashamedly shares his personal experience of psychosis and recovery from same...

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"In 1996 I had an experience normally called "mania" by most psychiatrists. At its peak, I was in such a state of ectasy that I thought I had died. The episode ended with me being handcuffed by two police officers and taken to Psychiatric Emergency because I had refused the officer's request to put my clothes back on, in the ballroom of a Toronto Hotel.

At the hospital, I could see that the doctors had no idea what was really happening to me. Obviously, they thought I had gone crazy. Their first diagnosis of me that night was that I had become "Bi-Polar" or possibly schizophrenic. My parents were terrified. Leaving the hospital 3 days later I refused to ever see a psychiatrist or traditional therapist again, although I did look for my own answers. That was the best decision I ever made.

A year later, I discovered the work of Transpersonal Psychologist, Dr. Stan Grof. In his book, The Stormy Search for the Self, I found a framework for exactly what had happened to me. He called it a Spiritual Emergency.

Now in 2007, I look back on this 'Spiritual Emergency' as absolutely essential for my personal growth, and as the most important and dangerous experience of my life."

Source: Bipolar or Waking Up?</blockquote>

For those who are interested in learning more, this individual has shared the chronicle of his breakdown and recovery via youtube:
[*] Part 1: The Start of the Journey
[*] Part 2: Where Am I?
[*] Part 3: Handcuffed
[*] Part 4: Exit Strategy
[*] Part 5: Are You Ready?</blockquote>

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The following collection of links seem to be helpful for those who "hear voices":
[*] Intervoice: The International Community for Hearing Voices
[*] Redefining Hearing Voices
[*] Hearing Voices that are Distressing: Self Help Resources &amp; Strategies
[*] Hearing Voices that are Distressing: Techniques Readers Have Used

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Another terrific resource for voice hearers, compliments of mouse1184: Hearing Voices (Auditory Hallucinations)

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The following account is from an individual who candidly and unashamedly shares his personal experience of psychosis and recovery from same......

For those who are interested in learning more, this individual has shared the chronicle of his breakdown and recovery via youtube:
[*] Part 1: The Start of the Journey
[*] Part 2: Where Am I?
[*] Part 3: Handcuffed
[*] Part 4: Exit Strategy
[*] Part 5: Are You Ready?</blockquote>

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Number 5 seems to have been removed by the user.

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pachyderm: Number 5 seems to have been removed by the user.

I'm not certain why he might have chosen to do so but I do recall that the fifth video included a message that others who could identify with his personal experience should feel free to contact him. From what I understand, he received a lot of e-mail as a result. Perhaps he has chosen to remove it for that reason.

Meanwhile, Sean also crafted two new videos which may be of interest to those who are interested in exploring the "spiritual" aspects of their own experience:
[*] What Psychiatrists Don't Know About Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia - Part I
[*] What Psychiatrists Don't Know About Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia - Part II

It should be noted that some people may be uncomfortable with this individual's experience of psychiatric care. It should also be borne in mind that his experience was very distressing and negative. I, personally, have had a somewhat more positive experience of psychiatry but I would not be willing for a moment to suggest that anyone should not be able to express their own experience. What I really enjoy about Sean's videos however, is his candor, honesty and sincere desire to share his own experience so that others may benefit.

MedlinePlus is the best for my purposes and aggregates all sorts of information and links to other sites.

http://medlineplus.gov/

About MedlinePlus

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/a...dlineplus.html

MedlinePlus will direct you to information to help answer health questions. MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations. Preformulated MEDLINE searches are included in MedlinePlus and give easy access to medical journal articles. MedlinePlus also has extensive information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and latest health news.

MedlinePlus Guide to Healthy Web Surfing
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/h...ebsurfing.html

Thank you for posting that. I've not researched the web for any other sites but that one would apply. Thanks again and stay well.

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i go to schizophrenia.com for my loved one. i don't know if it's the best site but i use it regularly. i do find however that this forum has a more active community as far as getting input from others.

SE, it is me Thecat. I'm going to watch your videos when I get time. I've begun reading again now that I'm on geodon. I'm going to borrow the power of myth dvds from my mom.

Thecat

The site that I have gain the most insight from is Mahoney's. He has his whole book posted there. Warning though !!! the material at this site can be very ego unfriendly so don't go here if you have a hair trigger.
Maybe just forward this link to Kempf's paper to your psychiatrist or psychotherapist. Ask them to pay attention to the phrases " psychological miracles " & " social recovery with insight " Best wishes, Shoe
http://www.schizophrenia-thebeardedl...com/kempf.html

I came across this link in my latest batch of wanderings. It may be helpful to those who cannot afford the medications they identify as helpful to them: http://buckeyepsych.wordpress.com/2009/02/22/cant-afford-your-psychiatric-medications-try-these-programs/

I need help for my brother who had mental disorder..do you think yoga can help?

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/voice-hearers/

It's a mailing list for people that hear voices. You'll need a yahoo email address to sign up.

Every once in a while, I come across someone who finds medication to be helpful to them but can't afford to pay for it. I had a link I could share with them but that website disappeared. Here's a new one: http://www.pparx.org/

There. Now, I'll know where to find it when I need it.

Download of Psychiatry

http://eprints.utas.edu.au/287/

Still one of the best online sources of information

Professor Pridmore's textbook is online and free.

Orthomolecular.org Great website!!!

I am new, but I have discovered:

• National Institute of Mental Health. Schizophrenia. NIMH[online]. 2012. Available from: NIMH

• National Institutes of Health. Entrez. Available from: Entrez

• Schizophrenia-online chat