Schizophrenia is a devastating illness that affects more than two million Americans. Written to help anyone who is faced with managing schizophrenia, whether as a patient, friend, or family member, this accessible book is an ideal first stop for practical, up-to-date information. It includes an overview of schizophrenic disorder and provides answers to common questions that arise at different phases of the illness.
The brief, to-the-point guide addresses concerns expressed at initial diagnosis, as well as those about the likely course of the illness and its management. Prognosis is covered, as are medication and psychotherapeutic treatments (new and older), side effects and their solutions, neurobiology and causes of the disorder, and coping skills for family members. The work also addresses matters often overlooked at mental health clinics, such as the risk that siblings or offspring will develop schizophrenia, loneliness, positive and negative effects of socialization, and the struggle to cope with negative emotions. The end goal is to help patients and their loved ones understand the psychosis, accept it, minimize stress, and get the best treatment.
Schizophrenia is a devastating illness that affects more than two million Americans. Written to help anyone who is faced with managing schizophrenia, whether as a patient, friend, or family member, this accessible book is an ideal first stop for practical, up-to-date information. It includes an overview of schizophrenic disorder and provides answers to common questions that arise at different phases of the illness.
The brief, to-the-point guide addresses concerns expressed at initial diagnosis, as well as those about the likely course of the illness and its management. Prognosis is covered, as are medication and psychotherapeutic treatments (new and older), side effects and their solutions, neurobiology and causes of the disorder, and coping skills for family members. The work also addresses matters often overlooked at mental health clinics, such as the risk that siblings or offspring will develop schizophrenia, loneliness, positive and negative effects of socialization, and the struggle to cope with negative emotions. The end goal is to help patients and their loved ones understand the psychosis, accept it, minimize stress, and get the best treatment.
• Provides a succinct, introductory guide to getting started on the road to understanding schizophrenia
• Answers questions commonly asked at initial diagnosis and later, and explains facts and concepts using real-world examples and pictorial illustrations
• Offers practical, evidence-based, and up-to-date information
• Clarifies the nonmedical burdens of schizophrenia, such as loneliness, socialization, and coping with negative emotions
• Presents an authoritative, reliable alternative to Internet sources that contain biased or inaccurate information
• Helps those who are diagnosed with schizophrenia get the most out of their lives