The real story of schizophrenia
February 5th, 2011
Schizophrenia is a really lonely disease.
TV messages can appear to attack and speak to you directly.
Schizophrenic patient becomes hospital clerk – CNA ENGLISH NEWS
February 1st, 2011
FROM FOCUS TAWIAN Taipei, Jan. 28 (CNA) Schizophrenia sufferers can have a shot at normal life and can land a nice job, hospital officials said Friday at a press conference held to congratulate patients who have successfully entered the job market.
The public can have the misconception that individuals with mental illness are abnormal and unsuitable to serve others, said Wu Hsin-yen, an occupational therapist at Far Eastern Hospital.
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Schizophrenic patient becomes hospital clerk – CNA ENGLISH NEWS.
“Work itself can have a curative effect on a patient’s condition because it provides satisfaction and gives confidence, ” said Chen Yi-chih, a psychiatrist at the hospital.
BBC – Henry Cockburn describes living with schizophrenia
February 1st, 2011
FROM BBC KENT
Henry Cockburn and his father Patrick, a former war correspondent from Canterbury, have been talking about Henry’s use of cannabis and his subsequent schizophrenia
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BBC – Henry Cockburn describes living with schizophrenia.
Henry said that his life seems to be on an even keel since writing the book.
“It’s been nourishing, and I enjoy writing. It’s an opportunity I didn’t take likely, and I’m glad I got the opportunity”, he said.
“I hope that my story aids people, that it gives people a different angle on mental illness. A lot of people don’t know anything about mental illness, and a lot of people feel forgotten.”
