May 6

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06/05/2009 8:41 AM

Mental illness can be a devastating illness for anyone; however, it is especially difficult for young adults as it often disrupts their education, career plans and the raising of a young family.  The symptoms of psychosis can confuse the mind, disorient perceptions, and unsettle important relationships with family and friends.  But there is hope, schizophrenia and psychosis are treatable and recovery of quality of life is possible when people are able to find the right path to open up options for treatment, support and hope.

The Schizophrenia Society of Canada (SCC) recently commissioned a Canada-wide survey to learn how it can support people living with schizophrenia and their families to recover the best quality of life possible.  Through a qualitative and quantitative survey and cross Canada focus groups, 1,086 people with mental health experience shared what quality of life means to them.  The results revealed that people living with schizophrenia and their families share similar hopes and frustrations regarding their quality of life.  

View PDFs of:

• Quality of Life Report (full report English)

• Quality of life Report (English summary)

• La Qualité de Vie (French summary)

• Press release 

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