Explains schizophrenia, including possible causes and how you can access treatment and support. Includes tips for helping yourself, and guidance for friends and family.
hearing-voices.org
Information and support for people who hear voices or have other unshared perceptions, including local support groups.
nationalparanoianetwork.org
Information and support for people who experience paranoid thoughts.
0300 5000 927
rethink.org
Provides support and information for anyone affected by mental health problems, including local support groups.
rcpsych.ac.uk
Professional body for psychiatrists. Includes information about mental health problems and treatments.
116 123 (freephone)
[email protected]
Chris, Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK
PO Box 90 90
Stirling FK8 2SA
samaritans.org
Samaritans are open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk. You can visit some Samaritans branches in person. Samaritans also have a Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day).
time-to-change.org.uk (England)
timetochangewales.org.uk (Wales)
National campaign to end stigma and discrimination against people with mental health problems in England and Wales.
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