Useful Websites

Psychosis diagnosis and treatment

Diagnosis/General information

Bipolar Disorder

Coping suggestions

A simple guide to comorbid conditions, such as substance use with depression and/or bipolar disorder

Schizophrenia

An excellent collection of stories from people who have experienced schizophrenia, new research, and resources.

Pat Deegan is another person with schizophrenia who has written lots of self-help materials and has a lot to teach.

Medicines

Consumer information

Consumer information

Consumer information

Financial assistance for medicines

Self help for individuals and families

Mary Ellen Copeland's site has a number of excellent articles on recovery. Her booklet, "Wellness Recovery Action Plan" is recommended. She also great resources for fibromyalgia and other chronic illnesses.

Excellent family curriculum developed by Veterans Administration

Great resources for people in recovery

Dealing with chronic illness

Dealing with voices.

Identifying and coping with cognitive symptoms (a manual written for New York state by neuropsychologist Alice Medalia)

This site offers a range of useful downloadable toolkits and articles.

Adolescents

Family support organization

Family support organization
Support for Individual Education Plans, etc.

National resources