Schizophrenia The Facts

Name: Schizophrenia The Facts
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ISBN: 9780192627605

ISBN-10: 0192627600

ISBN-13: 9780192627605

Edition: 2nd 1997 (Revised)

Authors: Ming T. Tsuang, Stephen V. Farraone, Peter D. C. Johnson

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Schizophrenia is one of the most traumatic psychiatric conditions, both for the patient and their family. It also suffers from frequent misinterpretation by the popular media. The disorder usually manifests itself through significant periods of hallucinations and bizarre delusions, but patients are not generally violent, and do have periods of remission. However it is often difficult for them to maintain a regular lifestyle and relationships at home and at work, and many schizophrenics end up homeless on the streets of our cities. This Facts book provides a concise and up-to-date account of the underlying causes and symptoms of schizophrenia, as well as current theories about the disorder.…

Book details

List price: $45.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 1997
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 6/5/1997
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 190
Size: 5.08" wide x 7.72" long x 0.39" tall
Weight: 0.770
Language: English



Preface



What is Schizophrenia?



Introduction



Defining the terms



Diagnosis



Symptoms



Schizophrenia: The Central Questions



Introduction



How common is schizophrenia?



Is schizophrenia inherited?



How does the environment affect schizophrenia?



Is schizophrenia a disease?



Meeting the Challenge of Schizophrenia



Introduction



Treating schizophrenia



Biological therapies



Non-biological therapies



The role of the hospital in modern mental health care



Caring and Coping in a Changing Social Environment



Introduction



What special problems does the schizophrenic patient face?



Prognosis



Summary Further reading Useful addresses


Index