Facts & Myths

  • Schizophrenia is a common disorder, affecting around 1% of people worldwide.
  • Schizophrenia is a physical disorder affecting the brain, and therefore can affect perception & behaviour.
  • Schizophrenia is a treatable disorder. The majority of people will experience either considerable reduction in symptoms after treatment, or no further symptoms.
  • People with schizophrenia are more likely to harm themselves than another person.
  • Schizophrenia is NOT a multiple personality disorder.
  • Schizophrenia is NOT caused by bad parenting.
  • Currently, the cause of schizophrenia is unknown. It is believed that genetics are involved; research is ongoing.  
  • People with schizophrenia are people with talent, potential & capability. 

Alberta Branch Locations

Provincial Office

4809 - 48 Avenue
Red Deer, AB T4N 3T2
Phone: 403.986.9440
Fax: 403.986.9442

Calgary & Area Branch

309, 8989 Macleod Trail S.
Calgary AB T2H 0M2
Phone: 403.264.5161
Fax: 403-269-1727
Email: fhaynes@schizophrenia.ab.ca

Edmonton & Area Branch

5215-87 Street
Edmonton, AB T6E 5L5
Phone: 780.452.4661
Fax: 780.482.3027
Email: lhovelson@schizophrenia.ab.ca

Red Deer & Area Branch

4811 48 Ave
Red Deer, AB T4N 3T2
Phone: 403.342.5760
Fax: 403.342.4866
Email: bzager@schizophrenia.ab.ca

Camrose & Area Branch

#206, 5015-50 Avenue
Camrose, AB T4V 3P7
Phone: 780.679.4280
Email: aholler@schizophrenia.ab.ca

Medicine Hat & Area Branch

526B - 3 Street SE
Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 0H3
Phone: 403.526.8515
Email: ljames@schizophrenia.ab.ca

Lethbridge & Area Branch

234C 12th Street B North
Lethbridge, Alberta T1H 2K7
Phone: 403.327.4305
Fax: 403.328.0124
Email: cfujita@schizophrenia.ab.ca

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