Ebook: Coping with Schizophrenia
Author: Robson Debbie, Gournay Kevin
- Tags: 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
- Series: Overcoming common problems series
- Year: 2014
- Publisher: SPCK
- City: New York
- Language: English
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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.
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