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Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia |
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A Reason to Hope. The Means to Cope. |
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Research |
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Scanning electron microscope image of a neuron. Copyright (c) 2005 Nicolas P. Rougier. Released under the GNU General Public License. |
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The Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia will support cost-effective and evidenced-based research into treatments for schizophrenia and psychosis. The immediate objective is to advocate for early intervention, best treatment options, and recovery. The long-term goal is to seek treatments to prevent the onset of the disease and to achieve a cure for those who live with these brain disorders. Current activities: · Founding member, in partnership with researchers at Dalhousie University and elsewhere, of the Nova Scotia Psychosis Research Unit For more information on the Nova Scotia Psychosis Research Unit, contact Dr. Phil Tibbo, Dr. Paul Janssen Chair in Psychotic Disorders, Department of Psychiatry, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Email: phil.tibbo@cdha.nshealth.ca. · Involvement with the Nova Scotia Early Psychosis Program · Posting of links to important international research results on Twitter and the Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia’s blog Useful research links: American Psychiatric Association Boston University, Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation Canadian Psychiatric Association Evidence in Health and Social Care (NHS Evidence) Psychosocial Rehabilitation Canada Schizophrenia Annual Evidence Update 2010 (NHS Evidence) |
