Schizophrenia
"I suffered, I recovered, I contribute meaningfully"
An interview with Li Shan from Singapore who was diagnosed with Schizophrenia in 2008 and who published her book "A Philosopher's Madness" in 2012 and is now employed by NCSS to enhance opportunities for persons with mental health issues. Can…
My Sister's Journey to Independence and Happiness
"It is almost a miracle that my sister and I now behave like normal sisters in any other family -- fighting, sharing and laughing." A first person account of a sister caring for a sibling with schizophrenia. The Beginning of Hope When we came to…
Surviving Suicides
World Suicide Prevention Day 2016 Yuna Angell realises, after several attempts at suicide, that life is too sacred to be lost like this. She advises people with suicidal tendencies to reach out for help in times of desperation, because everyone…
His Friend's Tenacity Supported Him Through Schizophrenia
Even when ‘disturbing voices’ were threatening to turn Vivek’s life topsy turvy, it was a perceptive friend who had the good sense and heart to bring him to SCARF, an organisation that managed to ultimately streamline his life. When Vivek* first…
Schizophrenia Management - A Multi-pronged Affair
Radhika had everything going for her when she was struck by an illness which went beyond her control. But proper guidance, an astute understanding of the situation and a rational approach helped her regain her confidence to return to the normal…
Schizophrenia Rehabilitation: Value of Family support and Sense of Purpose
A hapless woman, abandoned by her husband and wracked by a challenging mental illness called Schizophrenia, Bano is the story of immense effort to overcome the travails and the invaluable role of a supportive family in the rehabilitation process.…
Schizophrenia is a bit like thinking the world is a virtual reality horror and thriller game
Yuna Angell has been to the depths with her schizophrenic attacks. She had to be a caregiver when she needed caregiving herself, and her mother, in despair, even wanted to give her up to the psychiatric ward of the hospital. She has come a long way…
My Daughter has Schizophrenia for the last 25 years
Amrit Bakhshy recounts his brave though agonizing journey of caring for his daughter, Richa, who developed schizophrenia as a teen in school and his tireless effort to build better lives for people with this mental disorder. Panic and Bewilderment A…
