Schizophrenia

Supportive information and helpline.

If you have schizophrenia or you are worried for someone else with schizophrenia, then contact the organisation Shine, which supports people with mental ill health and their families and friends in a number of different ways.

Information helpline: 1890 621 631

General information, a listening ear and specific information about Shine services.

Information about schizophrenia: www.recover.ie/

Including:

What is Schizophrenia?
If you have Schizophrenia
Relatives & Friends
The Recovery Process
Getting Help

See the help section for contact details of support organisations.

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