Recommended Web Sites

MedlinePlus - Schizophrenia - Developed by the National Library of Medicine, this consumer health site directs the user to selected online resources on many common diseases and conditions.

Mental Health America - Mental Health America is the country's oldest and largest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness. Numerous fact sheets, pamphlets, and books can be viewed or ordered by clicking on the resource center icon.

NIMH - National Institute of Mental Health - The mission of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is to diminish the burden of mental illness through research. Information regarding clinical trials, press releases, and fact sheets can be obtained in English or Spanish.

Schizophrenia from Mayo Clinic - The Mayo Clinic offers this indepth look at schizophrenia. You can also read more about the different types of schizophrenia on their other pages:
Catatonic Schizophrenia
Childhood Schizophrenia
Disorganized Schizophrenia
Paranoid Schizophrenia

World Fellowship for Schizophrenia and Allied Disorders - This group, based in Toronto, Canada offers great tips for taking care of your friend or family member with schizophrenia.