Film and Video

SF New Zealand to screen Canvas the movie in Wellington

Canvas is the story of a young boy growing up with a mother who has schizophrenia. The film is based on on the experiences of the film's US writer/ director Joseph Greco, whose own mother had schizophrenia.

Greco will travel to Wellington for the screening, to be held at the Duxton Hotel, Wellington at 7pm Friday 5 August.

Both film and panel discussion will be open to all those attending the National Mental Illness Summit, Schizophrenia Research Conference and SF New Zealand AGM.

Oil on Water — A film about Schizophrenia

Set in South Africa, Oil on Water tells the story of a young artist who has schizophrenia, his struggle with his illness, and the effect it has on the lives of those who love and care for him.

To visit the Oil on Water website, click on the image above

" True Life — I have Schizophrenia" (MTV)

What if you couldn't tell the difference between reality and a hallucination? Or you heard voices in your head telling you to hurt yourself? Or if a trip to the supermarket made you feel as though the world was plotting against you?

Three episodes of the MTV series "True Life" tell the story of Sarah, an 18 yr old American woman living with Schizophrenia — trying to get her life "back on track" after a period in psychiatric care.

Schizophrenia and Family: Video

Author Nathaniel Lachenmeyer talks about his father's schizophrenia. Dr. Anthony Salerno and Dr. Joseph Battaglia discuss the family role in the recovery process of a person with schizophrenia (click here to view a transcript of this video).

Schizophrenia Treatment: Video

Nathaniel Lachenmeyer , Dr. Anthony Salerno and Dr. Joseph Battaglia discuss treatments, recovery and rehabilitation for a person with schizophrenia; support for families and how to communicate with a family member who is mentally ill (click here to view a transcript of this video)