Jun 23

Written by: admin
23/06/2008 4:08 AM

Dear Friends,

The Schizophrenia Society of Canada (SSC) has a new mission statement that focuses on “improving the quality of life for those affected by schizophrenia and psychosis through education, support programs, public education and research”. This opens up broader ways for the Society to support people as they move towards recovery.

If you have experience living with schizophrenia, or a psychotic disorder, we are interested in knowing what 'quality of life' mean to you? By psychotic disorder we are referring to loosing touch with reality, experiencing hallucinations, and delusions (fixed false beliefs) that affect your thinking and mood. We know that quality of life is more than not having symptoms of illness or staying out of hospital. On the issue of what quality of life is - you are the expert! This survey will help the SSC to develop a new tool that will measure quality of life in a way that is meaningful and valued.

Surveys are confidential. It will take about 15 minutes to complete. Please add comments! Please invite friends and family to participate! An on-line copy of this survey is available at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=XM_2b_2bNoos0nPrzE_2fVcDU1kA_3d_3d

If you have experience providing support to a family member / loved one living with schizophrenia, or a psychotic disorder, we are interested in knowing what 'quality of life' means to you? By psychotic disorder we are referring to loosing touch with reality, experiencing hallucinations, and delusions (fixed false beliefs) that affect thinking and mood. We know that quality of life is more than not having symptoms of illness or staying out of hospital. On the issue of what quality of life from a family caregiver perspective - you are the expert! This survey will help the SSC to develop a new tool that will measure quality of life in a way that is meaningful and valued.

Family survey is at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=VRhX5owBSrUjGEL5ZSkqfw_3d_3d

We appreciate your time is valuable. At the end of this survey you will be offered an opportunity to participate in a draw to acknowledge your contribution. Also, a summary of the survey results will be made available through the SSC website. Thank you for your help! If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact:

Sincerely,

Neasa Martin & Rob Sargalis, Quality of Life Research Project – SSC

Neasa Martin & Associates,
15 Wayland Ave. Toronto, ON M4E 3C6,
Tel: 416 691-8346, Email: neasamartin@sympatico.ca

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