Schizophrenia Awareness Week

Schizophrenia Awareness Week
10-16 March

‘Supporting Families in Mental Illness’

Supporting Families in Mental Illness is the theme of Schizophrenia Awareness Week 2008 – in recognition of the challenges faced by families/ whānau/ ‘āiga with a relative experiencing serious mental illness.

Thousands of New Zealand families face the challenges of living with a family member who has a serious mental illness, often without adequate support.

Schizophrenia Awareness Week highlights the importance of supporting families, and acknowledges the key role that families often play in the recovery process.

SF New Zealand’s 21 branches are hosting a range of Schizophrenia Awareness Week events, open to their local communities and showcasing some of the community services they provide.

To find out on what’s on in your area during Schizophrenia Awareness Week, contact your local branch.

Events Include:

  • Monday 10 - Sunday 16 March, Hamilton – Schizophrenia Art Exhibition, Taylor Jenson Gallery
  • Monday 10 - Sunday 16 March, Auckland – Hearing Voices workshops facilitated by Deborah Lampshire
  • Tuesday 11 March, Gisborne – Family/ Whānau day out at Poverty Bay Bowling Club, 2-4pm
  • Wednesday 12 March, Hamilton – From Crisis Team to Community Care panel discussion on treatment and recovery in the community Chartwell Room, Hamilton Gardens, 1-3pm
  • Wednesday 12 March, Palmerston North – Jim Crowe, Past President of World Fellowship for Schizophrenia in discussion with local families, 7pm, 2nd Floor, Westside Chambers, 151 The Square, Palmerston North
  • Thursday 13 March, Christchurch – Family Quiz Night featuring Jo Giles, 7pm, Oxford Terrace Baptist Church
  • Thursday 13 March, Rotorua – Family Focused Intervention in the Treatment of Severe Psychiatric Disorder, Wine and Cheese Evening, guest speaker Dr. George Furstenburg, 6.30pm, Parkside Centre, Tarewa Place, Rotorua
  • Thursday 13 March, Gisborne – Pamper Day: Healing, Massage and Skin Care – families get pampered at SF Tairawhiti, 81 Childers Rd, Gisborne 10am -2pm

National Media Release: Schizophrenia Awareness Week
10-16 March (pdf)