Schizophrenia

The life expectancy of people with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia

This episode discusses themes around the paper: 'Mortality gap for people with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia'.

Mental health statistics: schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a serious disorder of the mind and brain but it is also highly treatable - yet the facts around it make for alarming reading.

David: Living with schizophrenia

David talks about his schizophrenia, focusing on relationships, treatments, jobs and future.

Psychosis

Learn about psychosis. Find out which mental health problems psychosis is a symptom of.

A diagnosis of schizophrenia set me apart from the rest of the world

15 November 2013,

As part of schizophrenia awareness week, David reflects on the impact of receiving a diagnosis of schizophrenia.

Breaking the tobacco taboo

5 April 2013,

We must ensure that people with mental health disorders have proper access to smoking cessation services so that they have the support they need if they decide to quit.

To good health!

21 February 2012,

We’d like to see increased education about the association between alcohol use and mental health in schools and youth clubs, and for health staff to advise patients about the dangers of excessive drinking to both their mental and physical health.

Cognitive Functioning In Adults And Young People With Schizophrenia

2 February 2001

This report is an update briefing on two research projects at the Institute of Psychiatry concerned with the difficulties that people diagnosed with schizophrenia experience with some cognitive tasks (thinking, memory, language).