Schizophrenia Support

hi there @YDwelcome to the forums!

i don't have experience in this area, so i'll let the community support you on that. meanwhile, i'll also link some sites you can explore for more guidance too:

• Schizophrenia - specifically dot point 7, information for family and friends
• Find support services | Queensland Mental Health Commission - you might be able to ring them and ask for referrals to supports post admission?

look forward to seeing you around the forums 😊

Hi @YD

I imagine this is a very difficult time for you, and hard to get your head around what your son might be experiencing.

Lots of people that experience schizophrenia have had drug issues in the past. I believe it's often a possible contributing factor, rather than the cause.

The reason I mention it is because you posted that your son might not have options due to drug history.
Your son's drug history should not affect the treatment he receives.

I don't know what his symptoms are and how he's affected, but I completely understand the belief that he doesn't need support.

I can link you to a website that may be helpful

Hi @YD

Your son's GP may be able to refer him to community psychosocial support programs.

The Primary Health Network should be funding services for people who don't have NDIS. You can ask about it at psychosocialsupport@health.gov.au

np @YD

this site might be helpful.

About Living With Schizophrenia - Living With Schizophrenia

i would probably recommend starting with "Information for Doctors and Health Workers" as it's similar to the advice for carers, and/or those that may be close to your son.
It also gives insight as to what you would want to see from any treating doctors.