Recovery Your

ReYocuor very

Journey

meaning management &

medication

Participant Workbook

ReYocuor very

Journey

meaning management &

medication

Participant Workbook

Participant Workbook

Your Recovery Journey: Meaning, Management, and Medication The Schizophrenia Society of Canada is interested in hearing from you. If you find this resource helpful, or if you have any suggestions or questions, please let us know. E-mail info@schizophrenia.ca or phone 1-800-263-5545

The views herein do not necessarily reflect those of Janssen Inc. Copyright ? 2009 Schizophrenia Society of Canada Graphic Design: Hansen Design Editing: Edna Barker Video Production: Swim Media Printing: Generously donated by Janssen Inc.

Your Recovery Journey: meaning, management, & medication

Contents

Foreword

5

Introduction

9

Chapter 1: What is recovery?

13

Chapter 2: Quality of life

23

Chapter 3: Self-management

33

Chapter 4: Medication as a tool for recovery

47

Chapter 5: Moving forward: personal action planning 73

Sources

88

Appendix

91

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Acknowledgements

This program is the result of a collaboration between the Schizophrenia Society of Canada and Janssen Inc. and has been guided by an advisory committee comprising consumers, family members, and service providers. We would like to thank the members of the advisory committee, as well as those who participated in the video. This project would not have been possible without the support of our funder, Janssen Inc. Special thanks to: Amy Butcher (Manitoba), Dr. Sonia Chehil (Nova Scotia), Martine Elias (Ontario), Wendy Gerhart (Ontario), Mia Hill (Saskatchewan), Corey Maruca (British Columbia), Sherri Matsumoto (Manitoba), Isabelle-Anne Mimeault (Ontario), Ian Pollett (Newfoundland), Gerald Samson, Jean Samson (Ontario), Maritza Tello (Saskatchewan), Deborah Windell (Ontario). A special thank you to Bonnie Pape, whose wisdom and expertise guided the development of the project's resources. To all of you, we express our sincere appreciation and gratitude.

Pamela Forsythe, MN, FRCPC President, member of the advisory committee

Chris Summerville, D. Min., CPRP Chief Executive Officer, member of the advisory committee

Catherine Willinsky, MHSc. Manager, National Programs and Projects, member of the advisory committee

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