People living with schizophrenia deserve effective treatment, access to comprehensive care and to be treated with respect and urgency. With proper treatment and support, many people with schizophrenia can achieve recovery. But this requires care that our siloed healthcare system does not often provide, and equitable access to services that many public policies do not support.
We advocate for laws and policies that address these realities:
The voices of our community are critical to help us tell the stories of the discrimination people with this severe brain disease face every day. Join us to advocate for action – and help shatter barriers to treatment, survival and recovery.
The voices of our community are critical to help us tell the stories of the discrimination people with this severe brain disease face every day. Join us to advocate for action – and help shatter barriers to treatment, survival and recovery.
Center Forward sponsored half-day health care summit on the future of telehealth and health IT which featured S&PAA participation
The challenge of accurately estimating schizophrenia prevalence in the US is highlighted, underscoring the need for regular surveys.
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If you or a loved one has thoughts of self-harm, go to a hospital emergency room or dial the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.
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