Is there Handbook for people diagnosed with schizophrenia?

A Handbook for People Diagnosed with Schizophrenia 2 This booklet is a collaboration between the Queensland Centre for Mental Health Learning and the Mental Health Clinical Collaborative.

What are special monthly benefits ( aid and attendance )?

Special Monthly Benefits (Aid and Attendance) Aid and Attendance Special Benefits is an increased rate of Compensation paid by VA when a Veteran rated at total disability (100%) is helplessness or being so nearly helpless as to require the regular aid and attendance of another person solely because of their service-related disabilities.

What is the symbol on the front of the schizophrenia Handbook?

Front Cover: The star symbol is drawn from the Queensland Health Document: Sharing Responsibility for Recovery. The symbol was designed to reinforce the five common elements identified as necessary in supporting each individual during their recovery journey. Details of these recovery elements are included in this handbook. 3

How is schizophrenia not a person’s fault?

¾ Schizophrenia is not a person’s fault; it is a chemical brain disorder caused by a combination of biological and genetic factors, and often triggered by environmental stressors ¾ Schizophrenia is not a developmental disability or intellectual disability

What are the criteria for need for aid and attendance?

The particular personal functions which the veteran is unable to perform should be considered in connection with his or her condition as a whole. It is only necessary that the evidence establish that the veteran is so helpless as to need regular aid and attendance, not that there be a constant need.

What does aid and attendance mean for veterans?

The need for Aid and Attendance (A&A) is a medical circumstance that veterans face when they require regular care from another person in order to carry out the activities of daily living. A&A benefits are paid to veterans, their dependents, or survivors at rates higher than standard VA pension or VA disability compensation.

What is the SMC for aid and attendance?

The SMC level for veterans requiring regular A&A is SMC (r); this level of SMC is split into SMC (r1) and SMC (r2): SMC (r1) is given if the veteran’s aid and attendance can be performed by non-medical professional, such as family member.