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Schizophrenia Stories - Articles
N-acetylcysteine Holds Promise for Chronic Schizophrenia
by
Gina Nick
Posted
Wed 04 Nov 2009 10:04pm
, 140 patients (mean age, 37 years) with chronic schizophrenia were randomly assigned to receive, in double-blind fashion, NAC (1 g twice a day) or placebo, in addition... as two weeks.
In the study, 140 patients (mean age, 37 years) with chronic schizophrenia were randomly assigned to receive, in double-blind fashion, NAC (1 g twice a day
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When money meets schizophrenia
by
Rossa Forbes
Posted
Fri 05 Nov 2010 10:05am
money meets schizophrenia (e.g. the Stanley Medical Research Institute ), the condition becomes sad and chronic. Here is a supposedly feel good story about winery owners... these kind of stories in relation to schizophrenia., much more so than with depression and bipolar.
Money can't solve everything, it just confuses the issue when it comes
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Schizophrenia and "The Soloist"
by
Dr. Deb
Posted
Mon 20 Apr 2009 12:23am
The Soloist is the true story of Los Angeles journalist, Steve Lopez, who befriends a man named Nathaniel Ayers. Ayers happens to be a homeless Julliard trained musician who has Schizophrenia. It is a most special story about loss, friendship, understanding and redemption.
Much stigma surrounds Schizophrenia despite research that shows
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Phase II The Bright Side of Schizophrenia (A Series): Embrace Your Mind
by
Valash
Posted
Sun 24 May 2009 11:49pm
doing a series called Phase II The Bright Side, I will discuss positive attributes related to schizophrenia. You can help me with this series by submitting a success story... will be provided. The success story will be posted on the website Embracing My Mind.
Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Alliance of America (SARDAA) stated: "Studies have indicated
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Schizophrenia in Children: January Schofield
by
Liz S.
Posted
Tue 07 Jul 2009 5:44pm
There’s a great post over at Furious Seasons by Philip about Shari Roan’s LA Times story about a 6-year-old girl, January (pictured), who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. As Philip points out, many of us are skeptical of such an early onset and skeptical of childhood diagnoses in general. The article has caused many reactions–good [...]
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Phase II The Bright Side of Schizophrenia: Changing Attitutdes
by
Valash
Posted
Thu 28 May 2009 12:06am
to share your story of how you or a loved one overcomes mental illness (i.e. schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder) by submitting a 500-word or less essay/article to the email...I look at having a mental disability as a challenge to overcome. A positive outlook on life with schizophrenia helps me cope with the illness. Also, learning more about
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The Movie "Into The Wild" ~ A Study of Schizophrenia?
by
Dr. Deb
Posted
Wed 07 Jan 2009 6:51pm
was that this was NOT a story of an idealistic visionary but rather a young man with Schizophrenia.
Schizophrenia frequently surfaces in late adolescence, often making its impact in college age...
I spent my Spring Break watching some movies.
One of them that left an impression was the 2007 film Into The Wild
It is the true story of Christopher McCandless
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New Documentary Profiles Three Artists With Schizophrenia
by
SantaBarbara
Posted
Tue 16 Feb 2010 1:53pm
A new documentary profiling three artists with schizophrenia has just premiered at the Santa Barbara Film Festival. Due to the high level of interest in the 58-minute film, an extra showing was arranged.
'Crazy Art' tells the story of three artists with schizophrenia from Santa Barbara, California. The film follows their lifelong struggle with mental
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