Coping with Schizophrenia

✍ Scribed by Robson, Debbie;Gournay, Kevin

Publisher: SPCK
Year: 2014;2013
Tongue: English
Series: Overcoming common problems series
Category: Library

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✦ Synopsis

Schizophrenia is traditionally difficult to define and commonly misunderstood, but involves problems differentiating inner experiences and perceptions to everyday external reality. This book provides up-to-date information about changing views on schizophrenia and how it can be treated. As well as exploring classic symptoms such as hallucinations and hearing voices, it provides strong practical suggestions for dealing with the mental and emotional distress involved. Topics include:? History of name and diagnostic categories? Myths and facts about schizophrenia? Medication? Therapy (es.;Foreword; Acknowledgements; Note to the reader; Introduction; Part 1: Signs, symptoms and diagnosis; 1 What is schizophrenia?; 2 Causes of schizophrenia; 3 Impact and outcome of schizophrenia; Part 2: Treatment; 4 Introduction to treatment; 5 Professionals: Who are they and what do they do?; 6 Where should treatment and care take place?; 7 Medication; 8 Non-medical therapies; Part 3: Further help; 9 Sources of practical help; 10 The law; 11 Austin's story and a carer's perspective; Part 4: Physical health in schizophrenia; 12 Remember your physical health.

✦ Table of Contents

Foreword
Acknowledgements
Note to the reader
Introduction
Part 1: Signs, symptoms and diagnosis
1 What is schizophrenia?
2 Causes of schizophrenia
3 Impact and outcome of schizophrenia
Part 2: Treatment
4 Introduction to treatment
5 Professionals: Who are they and what do they do?
6 Where should treatment and care take place?
7 Medication
8 Non-medical therapies
Part 3: Further help
9 Sources of practical help
10 The law
11 Austin's story and a carer's perspective
Part 4: Physical health in schizophrenia
12 Remember your physical health. 13 Physical health conditions in people with schizophrenia14 Reasons for poor physical health
15 Taking control of health issues
Conclusion
Useful contacts
References
Search terms.

✦ Subjects

HEALTH & FITNESS--Diseases--General;MEDICAL--Clinical Medicine;MEDICAL--Diseases;MEDICAL--Evidence-Based Medicine;MEDICAL--Internal Medicine;Schizophrenia;Popular works;;Schizophrenia -- Popular works;HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- General;MEDICAL -- Clinical Medicine;MEDICAL -- Diseases;MEDICAL -- Evidence-Based Medicine;MEDICAL -- Internal Medicine

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