ABILIFY MAINTENA™: A New Injectable Medication Now Available in Cnada

Here is the link to a news article on this new medication.  This new drug is very promising in treating schizophrenia.  There is hope for those whom the present medications don't work.  The trials done on this medication showed that it will be very successful at reducing the symptoms of schizophrenia.

To read the article click on the link below.

http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1349393/new-once-monthly-treatment-for-schizophrenia-abilify-maintenatm-aripiprazole-for-prolonged-release-injectable-suspension-now-available-in-canada

Schizophrenia Medications

Here is the link to an article on schizophrenia medications.  It discusses the older neuroleptics and the newer atypical antipsychotics.  Medication is the cornerstone of treatment.  In some cases it greatly reduces the positive symptoms.  The new atypical medications also help with the negative symptoms.

To read the article click on the link below.

http://www.webmd.com/schizophrenia/guide/schizophrenia-medications

Kings County Chapter of the Schizophrenia Society Fund Raiser

We had a fundraiser on April 26/14.  We had lots of entertainment.  Star Dobson who used to work for CTV gave a talk. A silent auction was held.  The food was awesome.  Everyone had a grand time.

Here are some photos:

 

Walk the World for Schizophrenia

Here are some photos from our annual walk for the Kings County Chapter of the Schizophrenia Society, which was held today in Wolfville.  We had wonderful weather for it.  Everything went well today.  We had a good turnout, good food, and draws for door prizes.I think everyone had a real good time.