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Report highlights need for improved mental health

Wednesday, 22 April 2009, 4:13 pm | Schizophrenia Fellowship NZ

“The recent report on serious events in mental health services, released by the Office of the Director of Mental Health, highlights significant room for improvement in mental health care. Families of people experiencing a serious mental illness need ... More >>

Speech: Florence Leota - Supporting Families

Tuesday, 10 March 2009, 9:50 am | Schizophrenia Fellowship NZ

Tēnā koutou, Talofa lava and a warm welcome to everyone. Tonight’s event is one of many activities being held throughout the country as part of Supporting Families Awareness Week. I’d particularly like to acknowledge here this evening SF New Zealand’s ... More >>

Families of the Mentally Ill Ignored

Tuesday, 10 March 2009, 9:47 am | Schizophrenia Fellowship NZ

“Families of people experiencing a serious mental illness are not getting the recognition and support they need from mental health professionals for the pivotal role they can play in a relative’s recovery. This is leading to avoidable relapses, ... More >>

Prison Suicide Highlights Crisis in Mental Health

Monday, 9 February 2009, 12:00 pm | Schizophrenia Fellowship NZ

The recent suicide of Antonie Dixon in prison, while tragic, is not surprising,” says Florence Leota, Chief Executive of Schizophrenia Fellowship New Zealand (SFNZ). More >>

US Writer/Director to Attend Film Viewing in Wgtn

Monday, 1 September 2008, 3:05 pm | Schizophrenia Fellowship NZ

On Friday 5 September, US film writer/ director Joseph Greco will attend a Wellington viewing of his award winning film Canvas, hosted by Schizophrenia Fellowship New Zealand (SFNZ). Greco will be flying in from the States to attend this special occasion. More >>

Families Meeting The Challenges Of Mental Illness

Monday, 1 September 2008, 3:02 pm | Schizophrenia Fellowship NZ

SFNZ is hosting a Summit on 5-7 September in Wellington at the Duxton Hotel which will be officially opened by the Government General. The theme of the Summit, ‘Families – Meeting the Challenges of Mental Illness’ reflects the important role that ... More >>

New Website Goes Live

Monday, 10 March 2008, 9:53 am | Schizophrenia Fellowship NZ

As part of Schizophrenia Awareness Week celebrations (March 10-16) Schizophrenia Fellowship New Zealand (SF New Zealand) is launching a ‘new look’ website. More >>

Survey highlights inadequate resourcing

Thursday, 2 December 2004, 2:23 pm | Schizophrenia Fellowship NZ

Schizophrenia Fellowship New Zealand Inc has been rocked by the way that findings of a mental health survey released yesterday by Mental Health Foundation and Like Minds, Like Mine are being interpreted. More >>

Over 100 Entries In Schizophrenia Art Awards

Tuesday, 9 March 2004, 2:52 pm | Schizophrenia Fellowship NZ

Over 100 New Zealand artists with schizophrenia have entered the third Novartis AstraZeneca Schizophrenia Art Awards. More >>

500 attending 25th NZ schizophrenia conference

Wednesday, 10 September 2003, 10:20 am | Schizophrenia Fellowship NZ

Research has found people with schizophrenia and other severe mental illness suffer fewer relapses (20 percent less) when family help in care and treatment, Schizophrenia Fellowship NZ chief executive Barbara Halliday said today. More >>

500 attending NZ schizophrenia conference

Friday, 5 September 2003, 11:01 am | Schizophrenia Fellowship NZ

Up to 500 delegates will attend the 25th anniversary conference of the Schizophrenia Fellowship NZ at the Christchurch Convention Centre on September 13 and 14. More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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