Ricerca
  • Ricerca
  • I Miei Storyboard

Untitled Storyboard

Crea uno Storyboard
Copia questo Storyboard
Untitled Storyboard
Storyboard That

Crea il tuo Storyboard

Provalo gratuitamente!

Crea il tuo Storyboard

Provalo gratuitamente!

Testo Storyboard

  • Eugene, Occupation: Firefighter, 27 years of age, 2nd year with schizophrenia.
  • You good?
  • You okay?
  • Should we get anything?
  • Nah, I'm fine. I can hold off.
  • Agh...
  • There are several misconceptions about schizophrenia, such as it being a multiple personality disorder or that people with schizophrenia end up homeless or hospitalized. Several mental health research organizations have proven these incorrect, such as the National Institute of Mental Health and the American Psychiatric Association.One of the worst misconceptions is that people with schizophrenia as dangerous or crazy, as they are more prone to violence.
  • This one is totally wrong. Research by the National Institute of Mental Health concludes that "Overall, people with schizophrenia are more likely than those without the illness to be harmed by others. For people with schizophrenia, the risk of self-harm and of violence to others is greatest when the illness is untreated." With this, they state that it is important to help people who are showing symptoms to get treatment as quickly as possible.
  • Eugene has sought help from family and friends from time to time, which helps. According to associations such as the Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Alliance of America and Mental Health America, family support is quite important to the health and well-being of many people with schizophrenia, which has been previously proven to be correct by the National Institute of Mental Health.
  • Schizophrenia is a serious and scary condition. One with schizophrenia can experience delusions and hallucinations, which really messes with one's perception as they feel very real. It is a very difficult condition to live with, as there are many more symptoms. So please... [next panel]
  • If you or a loved one is experiencing difficulty with schizophrenia, there are many resources to get help. You can call 800-493-2094, the Schizophrenia Psychosis Action Alliance (SPAA). They provide toll-free support calls with people to talk you through it and in-person support groups. You can also use the Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator, an online tool by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration that helps you find mental health services in your area. [Put the listed resources on screen]We are here to help.
Oltre 30 milioni di storyboard creati