1 in 100
I am pictured below with artist Ian Morris and the Health Minister, Rosie Winterton MP, at the launch of the new 1 in 100 educational initiative, sponsored by Janssen-Cilag, which aims to promote choice through knowledge, by providing comprehensive information to people experiencing schizophrenia and their families and friends.
Approximately one in every one hundred people in the UK develops schizophrenia which is a chronic, long-term condition that, if not treated appropriately, can be devastating for both individuals with the condition and their friends and family. It is important for patients to have access to all available information so they can make informed decisions about how to manage their condition.
I hosted the event as Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Mental Health. The new campaign, entitled, ‘The Picture’s Looking Brighter’, looks to promote a more positive view on this condition, which with the right treatment plan can be managed to enable people to lead fulfilling lives.
The event took place at the House of Commons and attendees at the event included artists who experience schizophrenia, whose work features in the new 1 in 100 brochure and on the website, and also some of the people with schizophrenia and their carers who contributed to the development of the new brochure.
1 in 100 offers people the opportunity to receive an information pack containing:
- Facts and information about schizophrenia: including possible causes and symptoms
- A pocket-sized card that lists questions to help individuals have more informed discussions with their doctor regarding their treatment regimen
- Comprehensive listing of mental health support groups and their contact details
- Information on a range of treatment options (both NICE recommended medications and psychosocial treatments)
- A guide for families and friends of people with schizophrenia
To request a free information pack, visit the 1 in 100 website at www.oneinonehundred.co.uk or freephone 0800 587 1153.