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Georgina's son first became unwell when he was 15. He suffered hallucinations and delusions, but now lives independently, and both he and the family have a range of support in place. Georgina is a published author and works as a consultant.
Georgina works as a consultant, trainer and advocate. She has been a mental health service user and a carer to her youngest son, who developed paranoid schizophrenia at the age...
Mary's son first became unwell in prison in 2004. He had an acute psychotic episode in 2007. Mary has struggled to get a diagnosis for her son and was shocked at the care he received in hospital. Her son is now stable and living independently.
Mary is a nurse and has helped with the care for her son, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia in 2007. Ethnic background/nationality White Irish.
Simon heard voices when he was at university, and didn't know he was ill. Eventually he went to see a psychiatrist and went to hospital. He got a grant and did architecture. Now he is involved with the service user movement and does sculpture.
Simon studied architecture, took medical retirement, lives by himself and has no children. Ethnic background’ White British.
Tim was first unwell when he was 19 and has been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. He has been on Depixol injections for many years, and believes acceptance of his diagnosis, the love of his mother, and religion have all helped him lead a happier life.
Tim is unemployed, single and has no children. Ethnic background’ White British.
