SARDAA promotes improvement in the lives of people with schizophrenia and their families.
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SARDAA provides information about resources that are relevant to many of the topics surrounding the diagnosis of schizophrenia. Rather than provide an alphabetical list of links, we have grouped the resources by categories that reflect more topical groupings. Often sites will contain far more than the topic heading it is listed under as well as provide links for further research.

SARDAA is interested in fostering greater understanding about schizophrenia and recognizes that there are no simple solutions nor magic cures for this complex condition that affects people in many different ways. Just like many physical diseases, there are variations of symptoms and varying methods of treatment. To suggest one approach to the exclusion of others may deny access to what may be an effective treatment. Our desire is to provide as much information as possible to promote opportunities for recovery from schizophrenia.

Our signature program, Schizophrenics Anonymous, is one method that has proven effective in helping many people find a personal place of recovery. SARDAA hopes that providing links to resources here helps you find valuable information about schizophrenia that will help you navigate the myriad of issues presented by schizophrenia whether you are a person with the diagnosis, a family member, a loved one, advocate, or just have an interest in learning more.

SARDAA welcomes information that you may have regarding additional resources that may be of interest to our visitors. Please refer to the Contact SARDAA page and we will consider adding them to our list.


Resource List:

These links are just a start to the resources available for you to research. The lack of a resource to which you may be familiar does not indicate a lack of support nor necessarily a lack of information about that resource. These sources are but a starting point to explore the wide range of information about the disease, treatment, research, hope and inspiration. We welcome your input about sites that you would like to see referenced as sources for information about this important health issue.
National Organizations
  • Mental Health America is an organization dedicated to helping all people live mentally healthier lives.
  • NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation's largest grassroots organization for people with mental illness and their families. 
  • NHMH(No Health without Mental Health) is an emerging communications and marketing group whose mission is to demystify and humanize mental illness and remove the stigma that prevents those with mental disorders from seeking the help that could lead to their leading full, productive, independent lives.
  • National Alliance to End Homelessness The National Alliance to End Homelessness is a nonprofit, non-partisan, organization committed to preventing and ending homelessness in the United States
  • World Fellowship For Schizophrenia And Allied Disorders A The WFSAD is a global grassroots organization dedicated to lightening the burden of schizophrenia and other serious mental illnesses for sufferers and their families.
  • EDIPPP - The Early Detection and Intervention for the Prevention of Psychosis Program (EDIPPP) is a research and treatment program focused on gathering the evidence needed to better meet the mental health needs of adolescents and young adults at risk for severe mental illness.
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Information and ResearchMedia
  • Schizophrenia Bulletin seeks to review recent developments and empirically based hypotheses regarding the etiology and treatment of schizophrenia.
  • The Official Website of Pete Earley Author of several books including "Crazy: A Father’s Search Through America’s Mental Health Madness" was one of two finalists for the 2007 Pulitzer Prize in nonfiction. Since its publication, Pete has visited 42 states speaking about the need for our nation to reform its mental health system and stop the imprisonment of persons with brain disorders.
  • Schizophrenia Digest is a quarterly publication containing stories of hope and inspiration for those interested in schizophrenia. It covers not only inspirational stories but offers updated information about current news and events in the treatment of the disorder.
  • Coping with Life a blog written by Tom Davis, 2004 Rosalyn Carter fellow 2004. A site that deals with life in general and mental health in particular.
  • About.com Mental Health Schizophrenia Topic page on general mental health site.
  • Canvas The website for a remarkable movie that portrays the realities of schizophrenia and a family's struggle to deal with the issues involved. Directed by Joe Greco who's mother suffered from the disease.
  • Out of the Shadow An Award winning movie by Susan Smiley about her mother who suffers from schizophrenia.
  • You Tube A search of videos relating to schizophrenia will return a remarkable variety of information. Warning! Some may be unrelated to the disorder and contain inappropriate or offensive material.


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Professional Organizations
  • American Psychiatric Nurses Association The American Psychiatric Nurses Association, APNA, is a professional membership organization of nearly 5,000 members committed to the specialty practice of psychiatric mental health nursing, health and wellness promotion through identification of mental health issues, prevention of mental health problems and the care and treatment of persons with psychiatric disorders.
  • American Psychiatric Association Professional site for members of the American Psychiatric Association.
  • American Psychological Association This is the American Psychological Association's schizophrenia topics page. 


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Government Agencies
Anti-Stigma
  • No Kidding Me too! A nonprofit organization comprised of entertainment industry members united in an effort to educate Americans about the epidemic related to brain disease in all forms.
  • The Awakenings Project An award-winning coalition of artists, writers, actors and musicians who stand apart from the ordinary in that they live with psychiatric illnesses.
  • Steve Smith An artist with schizophrenia that shows that artistic talent is combined with illness. Like others who suffer physical ailments, Steve does not let his diagnosis keep him from pursuing his passion for creating art.
  • Tracy Moore A contestant for American Idol, Tracy went face to face with Simon Cowell and came away with the evaluation that yes, she could sing!
  • Matters of the Mind is a web site that is created from the perspective of a family advocate. It focuses on topics as well as personal stories of dealing with mental illness issues.


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Treatment Information
  • Australian Suicide Call Back Service - The Suicide Call Back Service is a free, Australian nationwide telephone service that offers short to medium term support for people at risk of suicide, their carers, and those bereaved by suicide.
  • Wikipedia Books An explanation of the difference between the rehabilitation and recovery models of treatment. An important conceptual guide for those not familiar with the referenced terms.
  • Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation The Boston University Center is a research, training, and service organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons who have psychiatric disabilities.
  • Dual Diagnosis A site that addresses the issues of co-occurring disorders of mental health and substance abuse.
  • American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse A listing of nationally recognized self-help organizations. A searchable database resource guide.
  • Assertive Community Treatment Association ACTA promotes, develops, and supports high quality Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) services that improve the lives of people diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness.
  • International Association of Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services (IAPSRS).
  • National Mental Health Consumers’ Self-Help Clearinghouse.
  • Seeds of Hope Books offers books for teenage youth that deal with the issues of living in a family where a parent suffers from mental illness
  • Rose Hill A remarkable story of a family's commitment to helping their son and extending help that to hundreds of others.
  • ICCD the International Center for Clubhouse Development. ICCD clubhouses are founded on the realization that recovery from serious mental illness must involve the whole person in a vital and culturally sensitive community.
  • Mind Your Mind a site created by and for youth to aid in the treatment of mental disorders.
  • Help with Pfizer Medication Expenses:
    Connection to Care    : Pfizer medicines for free for those qualified through the clinician’s office

    Pfizer Pfriends:  helps eligible patients without prescription coverage get savings on Pfizer medicines through participating pharmacies.

    Maintain: helps eligible people in financial need continue to get their Pfizer medicines if they have recently become unemployed and do not have prescription coverage (applications accepted through Dec. 31, 2009)

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Legal Issues
  • Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law For three decades, the Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law has been the nation's leading legal advocate for people with mental disabilities.
  • Bureau of Justice Assistance This program funds projects that seek to mobilize communities to implement innovative, collaborative efforts that bring system-wide improvements to the way the needs of adult offenders with mental disabilities or illnesses are addressed. 


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