Diagnosis: Schizophrenia: A Comprehensive Resource for Consumers, Families, and Helping Professionals, Second Edition
Rachel Miller and Susan E. Mason
eISBN:
2011 (240 pages 5 illus; 6 tables)
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Complete Book Download
(pages 1-265)
Table of Contents
(pages 5-6)
Foreword to the Second Edition
(pages 7-8)
Foreword
(pages 9-10)
Introductory Note
(pages 11-14)
A Note on the Title
(pages 15-16)
Acknowledgments
(pages 17-18)
About the Authors
(pages 19-24)
Using This Book
(pages 25-28)
Introduction: So They Say We Have Schizophrenia
(pages 29-32)
1. In the Beginning
(pages 33-46)
2. So Many Questions: The Quick Reference Guide
(pages 47-56)
3. How the Brain Works
(pages 57-65)
4. What Is Schizophrenia?
(pages 66-73)
5. Why Me?
(pages 74-82)
6. Diagnosing Schizophrenia
(pages 83-91)
7. What Will People Think of Me Now?
(pages 92-105)
8. Medication
(pages 106-124)
9. Out of the Hospital and Staying Well
(pages 125-146)
10. Coping with Positive and Negative Symptoms
(pages 147-157)
11. Coping with Other Symptoms and Side Effects
(pages 158-168)
12. Drugs, Alcohol, and Safer Sex
(pages 169-189)
13. Under the Microscope
(pages 190-197)
14. Zelda’s Story
(pages 198-208)
15. Who Am I Now?
(pages 209-218)
16. Getting the Social Services You Need
(pages 219-232)
17. Vocational Rehabilitation
(pages 233-238)
Appendix 1. Client Assistance Program Directory
(pages 239-242)
Appendix 2. Vocational Rehabilitation Directory
(pages 243-252)
Appendix 3. Other Resources
(pages 253-260)
Index
(pages 261-265)
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Diagnosis: Schizophrenia: A Comprehensive Resource for Consumers, Families, and Helping Professionals, Second Edition
In this book, thirty-five young, recently diagnosed patients speak about schizophrenia and the process of recovery, while two specialists illuminate the medical science, psychoeducation, and therapeutic needs of those coping with the illness, as well as access to medical benefits and community resources. A remarkably inclusive guide, the volume informs patients, families, friends, and professionals, detailing the possible causes of schizophrenia, medications and side effects, the functioning of the brain, and the value of rehabilitation and other services.
In their dialogues, participants confront shame, stigma, substance use, and relapse issues and the necessity of healthy eating, safe sex practices, and coping skills during recovery. Clinicians elaborate on the symptoms of schizophrenia, such as violent and suicidal thoughts, delusions, hallucinations, memory and concentration problems, trouble getting motivated or organized, and anxiety and mood disorders. Adopting an uplifting tone of manageability, the participants, authors, and clinicians of this volume offer more than advice—they prescribe hope.
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Table of Contents
Diagnosis: Schizophrenia: A Comprehensive Resource for Consumers, Families, and Helping Professionals, Second Edition
Author(s):
Miller, Rachel; Mason, Susan E.
Keyword(s):
SW13
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