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Dr Henk Temmingh, senior lecturer and specialist at Valkenburg Hospital's Acute Admissions Unit, was one of our guest experts. He mostly deals with psychosis-related disorders and has an interest in dual diagnosis and the epidemiology of psychosis. Cape Support for Mental Health, a support group for family members and caregivers of people with schizophrenia, also participated.

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Read an updated version of: Schizophrenia: A mother's tale.

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Cape Support for Mental Health (021) 671 1573
Mental Health Information Centre (021) 938 9229
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