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Avatar therapy is helping some people with schizophrenia who have failed to respond to orthodox medication and therapy
A newly discovered autoimmune disease, anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis, can mimic psychosis or schizophrenia
Blue on Blue - How police deal with the mentally ill
2013 RANZ College of Psychiatrists Congress, 28 May.  Schizophrenia Medication Debate:  Injectables v Tablets.  Are Long Acting Injectables the Least Restrictive Alternative?
Support groups call for more help for children caring for mentally ill parents
Summit on Addressing the Premature Death of People with Mental Illness has called for a national approach to reverse the trend of people with serious mental illness dying on average 25 years earlier than the general population
 

Research

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Neurocognitive markers of affective and psychotic disorders.  Understanding the development of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.  Participants wanted.
Cade ClinicBipolar Disorder survey participants wanted to determine the effects of lithium on the brain. CADE Clinic RNSH
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Migration, Acculturation & Schizophrenia
The Role of Migration and Acculturation in Moderating Risk of Schizophrenia: An Australian Case-Control Study. Participants wanted
NSW CAG Mental HealthNSW CAG Mental Health Survey to learn about mental health consumers’ experiences with housing and related support services, including what’s working and why and what needs improving.

Upcoming Events

  • Hoyts Cinemas offering $1 movie tickets for Carers who come with the person they care for until 31 Mar 2014.
  • Remind Mental Health Training & Education
        Mental Health Focus - 2 day Open Workshops

                22-23 July              Gladesville 
                15-16 August         Gosford 
                21-22 November   Penrith 
  • SFNSW Annual Poetry & Photography Competition for Mental Health Consumers & Carers. Get inspired and enter ..
  • ABC Radio 1233 Newcastle
    17 May, Hunter Valley musician Neil Farmer  - Schizophrenia Awareness Week
    ABC - Hunter Valley musician Neil Farmer

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    ABC News 9 May 2013.  Schizophrenia lowers life expectancy.  High risk of diabetes, cancer and heart attack.  National summit in May to address these issues.