The promotion of public education is an ongoing challenge of the Network. The awareness programme continues to establish local early recognition and early intervention networks, and the anti-stigma programme intends to generate a nationwide network of partners and activities to reduce prejudice and discrimination against schizophrenia. As part of the global World Psychiatric Association programme against stigma, it is hoped the anti-stigma network will expand worldwide. Beside these programmes the Head Office offers events such as the Information Fair, which addresses patients and their relatives as well as professionals, particularly those of the complementary medical care system. The Network is supported by the friendly registered association PsychoseNetz (psychosis network).