The following materials were developed as tools to implement the WPA Programme to Reduce the Stigma and Discrimination Because of Schizophrenia. They are available for programme participants to customize to fit local culture and programme needs. To download a document, click on its icon. Download Acrobat Reader

The Programme Brochure
An overview of the goals of the WPA Programme to Reduce Stigma and Discrimination because of Schizophrenia. Includes each participating country’s site contact, information on how to get involved in the programme, and names of committee members.
6 pages, 980K, August 1999


The Programme Document
The information from the WPA Programme to Reduce Stigma and Discrimination because of Schizophrenia has been divided into five volumes, available below.

Volume I
Guidelines for Programme Implementation. Outlines a series of steps for developing a programme to reduce stigma and discrimination because of schizophrenia and includes an estimate of the time needed to complete each step. While it is expected that the time required may vary from site to site, it is recommended that sites follow the sequence as specified and complete all steps.
42 pages, 406K, September 1998

Volume II
Information about Schizophrenia Relevant to Programme Implementation. Contains facts about schizophrenia selected on the basis of their relevance to such programmes. In this part of the programme document, messages of particular relevance to the reduction of stigma and discrimination are highlighted in the margins. The information in Volume II will be updated regularly to reflect new research findings and the experience of those participating in the programme at different sites.
103 pages, 765K, September 1998

Volume III
Description of Programme Implementation at Different Sites. Contains a series of descriptions of stigma-reduction programmes conducted in participating countries. These exemplify how the outline provided in Volume I of the programme document can be implemented in a specific location and context. This programme document has appendices that enlarge on points in the main text.
75 pages, 508K, August 1999

Volume IV
Compendium of Programmes Aiming to Reduce Stigma and Discrimination Because of Schizophrenia or Mental Illness in General. Contains information on anti-stigma programmes world-wide engaged in fighting mental illness stigma and discrimination. This compendium collects and reviews information on existing programmes and materials, in order to help those implementing the WPA Programme design their own project, and decide on the media materials to be used. The survey is ongoing and it is expected that many more programmes will be included as information about them is received. Additions will be published as supplements to this compendium.
175K, 39 pages

Volume V
Annotated List of Materials for use in Country Programmes. This volume is an annotated list of materials used in country anti-stigma programmes. The materials are indexed alphabetically by title, author, audience, media, and language.
11 pages, 223K, August 1999


Educators’ Guide
This guide was originally developed for educators and their students (grades 8–12) participating in the Calgary, Alberta anti-stigma campaign. It outlines the nature, treatment of, and stigma attached to schizophrenia. It can be formatted to fit your site’s needs.
22 pages, 973K, October 1998


Brochures for the Canadian campaign
This series of 5 brochures were created specifically for the target audiences of the Calgary, Alberta anti-stigma programme. They can be downloaded so you can adapt them to your local programme site needs.

Why you should change your thinking about schizophrenia
Created to target the Calgary general public, this brochure works to erase the myths and stereotypes that surround schizophrenia by listing the facts of the illness. Photos of consumers and anti-stigma messages are used to raise awareness and inform the public that schizophrenia affects everyone in the community.
8 pages, 358K, October 1998

Why Canadian healthcare should change its thinking about schizophrenia
Created to target Canadian healthcare workers and managers, this brochure works to erase the myths and stereotypes that surround schizophrenia by listing the facts of the illness. Information on available treatment options and data on the annual health costs that schizophrenia generates are used to inform the healthcare field that schizophrenia affects everyone.
8 pages, 371K, October 1998

Why Canadian business should change its thinking about schizophrenia
Created to target Canadian business owners and managers, this brochure works to erase the myths and stereotypes that surround schizophrenia by listing the facts of the illness. Messages focus on how employment assists those living with schizophrenia, and what businesses can do to improve work opportunities.
8 pages, 375K, October 1998

Downloadable logos
created for the WPA global programme against stigma and discrimination because of schizophrenia. Presents the slogan “Open the Doors” in 10 different languages. Each translated slogan is available to download in EPS.

Arabic 152 K
Austrian-German 160K
Chinese 156K
English 180K
French 156K
German 164K
Hindi 148K
Italian 152K
Russian 144K
Spanish 152K

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