Table of Contents

CONTENTS

Acknowledgments
Prologue
1 Introduction
2 What We Did (Method)
3 What We Learned: Communication between People Diagnosed with Schizophrenia and Their Medical Professionals (Results)
4 What We Learned: Housing for People Diagnosed with Schizophrenia (Results)
5 Our Photovoice Project: Searching for Sanctuary: What Home
Means to Me
6 Taking Action: Spreading the Word (Dissemination)
7 Where We Got To (Conclusion)
Epilogue
Appendix A: Interview Questions
Appendix B: Calgary Herald Articles about the Project
Appendix C: Script of a Readers' Theatre Presentation
Notes
References

Promotional Information

'Hearing (Our) Voices will help change public perceptions of schizophrenia. Using the voices and perspectives of those diagnosed with the illness, this moving work provides concrete suggestions for change and highlights the great potential of individuals for improving their quality of life and care.' -- Miya Narushima, Department of Community Health Sciences, Brock University

About the Author

Barbara Schneider is an associate professor in the Communication Studies Program at the University of Calgary.