It is believed that heredity provides about half the explanation of the illness but as yet the gene or combination of genes responsible has yet to be discovered. No. 271028 formed in 1972. It exists to improve the lives of everyone affected by a schizophrenia and other severe mental illnesses by providing quality support, services and information and by influencing local, regional and national policies. NSF is the largest mental health voluntary organisation in Europe. Activities Campaigning to influence the national and local decision makers about mental health issues Conferences.
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Contact a Family is a UK charity which helps families who care for children with any disability or special need. We are a main source of information about rare disorders and are able to assist affected adults as well as children. The CaF Directory Online contains details of many medical conditions and also patient support groups. The information in it is also provided as part of the NHS Direct Online service. Medical text last updated July 1999.