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The Overcoming Schizophrenia Blog

The purpose of this blog is to educate, to fight stereotypes and stigma... Three out of 100 people experience psychosis. To learn what psychosis is go the Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia (SSNS) blog and read the January 29th post, "Facing Psychosis Video."

My blog has a growing community, which I am very excited about. I hope we can support each other by sharing experiences and asking questions. I appreciate all followers and readers, and hope you are learning something new and interesting about schizophrenia.

Also, I started a new group, OvercomingSchizophrenia Blog, so I hope you will stop by and consider joining.

I encourage questions, suggestions, and feedback related to schizophrenia. I appreciate you for taking an interest in this mental illness, and hope you take notice to the new resources and information links provided on the bottom right.

Please don't hesitate to contact me by email about any concerns or anything at all at valash08@gmail.com.
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SSNS said…
Hi Ashley,

Thanks for linking to the Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia's blog.

Cheers,

Steve
February 3, 2009 at 6:32 AM
K.C. Jones said…
Hey Ashley! Your blog is very professional and I think it's great!
February 4, 2009 at 2:04 PM
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