Understanding Schizophrenia
A Practical Guide for Patients, Families, and Health Care Professionals
Praeger · Print & ebook · September 15, 2015
Written by two physicians with decades of clinical and research experience in the field, this volume helps readers face schizophrenia by understanding what it is and how it is managed.Schizophrenia is a devastating illness that affects more than two million Americans.
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- Who it’s for
- A concise guide to schizophrenia, its management, caregiving, and practical challenges in daily life.
- Genres
- Schizophrenia, Mental Health
- Published
- Praeger, September 15, 2015
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Written by two physicians with decades of clinical and research experience in the field, this volume helps readers face schizophrenia by understanding what it is and how it is managed.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.
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It includes an overview of schizophrenic disorder and provides answers to common questions that arise at different phases of the illness. This brief and to-the-point guide focuses on dealing with many aspects of schizophrenia-complying with treatment, managing crises, being a caregiver, communicating with the care team, and coping skills. The book also provides practical approaches to common issues, such as financial support, housing, employment, interacting with the legal system, stress management, socialization, and negative emotions. Included are useful forms, lists, and a comprehensive collection of resources to access help and information. The goal of this book is to assist patients and their loved ones to effectively face schizophrenia, achieve maximal recovery, and enjoy a good quality of life.
Living With Schizophrenia
A concise guide to schizophrenia, its management, caregiving, and practical challenges in daily life.
Come here for
- Answers to common questions across different phases of schizophrenia
- Practical approaches to housing, employment, finances, and crises
Expect
- Guidance on treatment, care-team communication, and coping skills
- Forms, lists, and resources for finding help and information
Where it sits
| Schizophrenia | 95% |
|---|---|
| Mental Health | 34% |
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Publisher categories
- Psychology
- Authors
- Ravinder D. Reddy MD, Matcheri S. Keshavan MD
- Publisher
- Praeger
- Published
- September 15, 2015
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Psychology