Welcome to ISPS

ISPS is an international organization promoting psychotherapy and psychological treatments for persons with psychosis (a term which includes persons diagnosed with "schizophrenia"). We are committed to advancing education, training and knowledge of mental health professionals in the treatment and prevention of psychotic mental disorders. We seek to achieve the best possible outcomes for service user/survivors by engaging in meaningful partnership with health professionals, service user/survivors, families and carers.

The ISPS Charter of Good Practice in Psychological Therapies for People Experiencing Psychosis

Latest News

Understanding Psychosis and Schizophrenia

Why people sometimes hear voices, believe things that others find strange, or appear out of touch with reality.... and what can help.

A report published on 27th November by the British Psychological Society, Division of Clinical Psychology.

View the report here

If you go to only one meeting in 2015, this is THE one to go to

The ISPS is probably the world’s best conference for those interested in psychological and social approaches to psychosis – don’t miss out on the 19th International Congress of the ISPS in New York, 18-22nd March 2015. We welcome members of all disciplines, experts by experience and family members. www.isps2015nyc.org

Who is coming?

Hundreds of people are coming from across the globe including Australia, Belgium, New Zealand, Great Britain, Greece, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Italy, Spain, Brazil, Egypt, Estonia, Israel, Korea, Poland, China, Germany, India, Netherlands, Singapore, Slovenia, South America , Canada and the United States. The conference provides a unique networking opportunity with so many colleagues in the heart of New York City.

Pre-congress workshop descriptions available here

Don't be left out - Register now

Continuing Education Information available at www.isps2015nyc.org/continuing-education

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ISPS Newsletter

Latest issue of the ISPS Newsletter September 2014

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Families and Carers

ISPS e-mail discussion group for families and carers

ISPS International maintains an e-mail discussion group for ISPS members who are carers / have a family member who has experienced psychosis. The members of the group offer each other support, discuss and debate issues relevant to their experiences, and liaise with the ISPS Executive Committee.

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Survivors of psychosis

Suggested reading from the members of the ISPS survivors e-mail group

Psychosis as a Personal Crisis by Marius Romme and Sandra Escher

http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415673303/

The Seduction of Madness by Edward Podvoll

http://www.amazon.com/The-Seduction-Madness-Revolutionary-Compassionate/dp/0060921188

Rethinking Madness by Paris Williams

http://www.rethinkingmadness.com/

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Discussion Groups

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ISPS Journal

The ISPS Journal Psychosis accepts personal and institutional subscriptions. All Individual Members of ISPS and members of regional ISPS groups receive quarterly issues of the journal as a membership benefit.

The ISPS Journal has recently been accepted by Web of Science