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Connect with patient advocacy groups that can support people living with schizophrenia and their caregivers. Use the links below to access their websites.

cure sz logo

Go to curesz.org

mental health america logo

Go to mhanational.org

national allicance on mental illness logo

Go to nami.org

the national council for wellbeing logo

Go to thenationalcouncil.org

rural minds logo

Go to ruralminds.org

schizophrenia and psychosis action alliance logo

Go to sczaction.org

the starr coalition logo

Go to thestarr.org

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Changing the narrative on schizophrenia

Michelle Hammer helps break misconceptions and discover new and positive ways to move forward

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Peer support

Kody Green discusses the power of peer support groups for people living with schizophrenia

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Members of your care team

People living with schizophrenia are not alone. Let’s look at the types of healthcare providers who might be part of your treatment team.

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Primary Care Providers
  • May be your family doctor or general practitioner
  • Provide your first point of care
  • Continue to look after your overall health
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Psychiatrists
  • Specialize in diagnosing and prescribing medicine for mental health issues
  • Can help manage the symptoms of schizophrenia
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Psychologists
  • Can talk through any issues relating to mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders
  • Can assist in creating a treatment plan to help deal with these issues
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Nurse Practitioners (NP) or Physician Assistants (PA)
  • Are trained to assist in primary, specialty, and acute care
  • Can diagnose conditions
  • Can prescribe medicine
  • Can manage treatment plans
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Nurses
  • Are trained to assist other healthcare professionals
  • Can assess how things are going with your treatment and daily life
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Pharmacists
  • Can supply prescribed medicines
  • Can help you understand how medicines are taken and their potential side effects
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Therapists
  • Can speak with you to help understand any emotional and behavioral concerns you may have
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Case Managers
  • Are experts in medical and mental healthcare services
  • Can help coordinate any medical or mental health support
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Social Workers
  • Are trained in the unique needs of people living with schizophrenia
  • Can help you get access to essential resources