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Paul Ballas

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posted 10/10/2008, comments (0)

Signs of Schizophrenia in Children

People who have schizophrenia are often very concerned that they have passed the illness on to their children. Even when their children are very young, the thought of their child experiencing a psychotic episode fills many parents with fear and dread. As a child psychiatrist in training, I am often asked to evaluate children of people with... Read more Chevron

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Christina Bruni

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posted 09/02/2008, comment (1)

An Interview With Mary Ann Bruni

I believe that each of us has one thing he was put here to do in his lifetime. My mother's "one thing" was to drive me to the hospital. She refuses to take credit for my recovery, yet I'm convinced her act of courage made the difference between my having a life worth living, and living a life spent on the margins. My intent in interviewing Mary... Read more Chevron

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worriedinala

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posted 08/08/2008, comments (2)

What should I do?

My little brother (20) was recently diagnosed with schizophrenia. His case is a little different because it was brought on by illegal drug use. He used drugs for a very short time (2-3 months) bbefore he started to hear voices. He is a wonderful young man and I only want waht is best for him. He refused to seek treatment for about 10 months... Read more Chevron

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ysraal

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posted 08/02/2008, comments (4)

I am on My forward Path

Now that I finally have the formal definitive diagnosis of schizoaffective/mood/thought disorder, I feel like I can just push myself and try hard, very hard and work to either turn it around or at least better my place in society. I have been working at a pizza hut for over a year as the prep person for the grand wages of 6 dollars per hour and... Read more Chevron

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Robin Cunningham

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posted 06/16/2008, comments (2)

Coping Skill - #14 - Every Recovery is Precious

This is a blog about another proactive coping skill that has helped me immeasurably over the years. It deals with refusing to let yourself become self-stigmatized. How many people with schizophrenia have heard their psychiatrist, therapist or personal advocate [whether a family member or a treatment professional] say "You've... Read more Chevron

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