Although 20-30% of people affected by schizophrenia may benefit from a trial, clozapine is highly underutilized in the US (around 4% currently). Clozapine should not be considered a treatment of “last resort.” Individuals and families can play a powerful role in advocating for a trial of clozapine if other medications have not been successful.

This webinar will help individuals and families understand clozapine’s unique and potentially life changing benefits. We too will discuss clozapine’s side effects. One of the possible side effects is clozapine’s ability to decrease a person’s neutrophils, the cells in the body responsible for fighting off infection. The consequences of this side effect are mitigated by the prescriber checking blood work once per week for the first six months someone is taking clozapine. Learn more and register.

Check out the new 988 website featuring a partner toolkit

The Hopeful Futures Campaign, a coalition of national organizations, is committed to ensuring that every student has access to effective and supportive school mental health care. The campaign’s school mental health report cards highlight accomplishments and provide important action steps to help address the children’s mental health crisis in every state. Check out the action items in CT.

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