New Schizophrenia Policy Action Network (SPAN) will advocate for policies that improve diagnosis, treatment and care for people living with schizophrenia

Alexandria, VA, May 16, 2024 – The new Schizophrenia Policy Action Network (SPAN) launched today as a 501(c)(4) advocacy organization that will work to advance policies and legislation that shatter barriers to care for people living with schizophrenia. Created as an affiliated organization of the Schizophrenia & Psychosis Action Alliance, SPAN’s efforts will include: “Less […]

New survey shows key voter groups break for candidates with mental health solutions

Results align with previous polls showing mental health a top issue among voters Washington, D.C., May 16, 2024 – Two new surveys released today suggest that U.S. political candidates who endorse concrete solutions to major mental health issues will attract support from key voting blocs: suburban women and people directly affected by mental illness.  The survey […]

SPRING Summit maps solutions to transform patient journey for people living with schizophrenia

People with the severe brain disease, care partners & healthcare providers collaborate to create new “Roadmap to Recovery”  Washington, D.C., May 15, 2024 – More than 125 people with schizophrenia, their families/care partners and other schizophrenia stakeholders are convening here today to discuss the most glaring gaps in care for this severe brain disease and […]

S&PAA Joins Schizophrenia Spectrum Biomarkers Consortium to Support Earlier Diagnosis, Development of New Treatments for Severe Brain Disease

April 5, 2023 – The Schizophrenia & Psychosis Action Alliance has joined the Schizophrenia Spectrum Biomarkers Consortium, organized by the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health to identify certain signs in the body that could help diagnose schizophrenia earlier and guide development of new treatments. Schizophrenia is one of the most disabling medical conditions, […]

New Voice of the Patient Report showcases the urgent need for better schizophrenia treatments

Feb. 7, 2023 – The Schizophrenia & Psychosis Action Alliance and its partners today released the Voice of the Patient Report, which captures the powerful stories of people living with schizophrenia and those who care for them. The report summarizes the compelling testimony provided during the Nov. 2 Externally-Led Patient-Focused Drug Development meeting on schizophrenia, […]