Press Release
Issued on:24/9/99
Issued by: National Schizophrenia Fellowship (Scotland) National Office
For immediate release
New Directions in the Treatment of Schizophrenia
NSF(Scotland) is hosting a one day conference at Dundee College's
Kingsway Campus on 29 September 1999. Aimed at carers of people with schizophrenia and
professionals, this event will provide information about new approaches to the diagnosis and
treatment of people with schizophrenia, as well as an opportunity for an exchange of views
and experiences.
The stresses of caring for someone with mental illness, and the associated stigma, mean that
mutual support networks such as those offered by NSF(Scotland) are of key importance. For
some carers, this event may provide them with their first opportunity to meet others who
have had similar experiences.
A carer adds his perspective to the conference: 'It's not just medical advances which are
important in the treatment of this devastating illness - changes in society's attitude and
cultural shifts in the provider services can be just as influential.'
ENDS
For further information please contact: