Diagnosis: Schizophrenia A Comprehensive Resource for Consumers, Families, and Helping Professionals

Name: Diagnosis: Schizophrenia A Comprehensive Resource for Consumers, Families, and Helping Professionals
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ISBN: 9780231126250

ISBN-10: 0231126255

ISBN-13: 9780231126250

Edition: 2002

Authors: Rachel Miller, Susan Mason, Susan E. Mason

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One in every 100 people suffers from schizophrenia. This text has been written by and for patients themselves. It includes information from psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers and psychiatric rehabilitation workers.

Book details

List price: $23.95
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Publication date: 8/21/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 248
Size: 0.62" wide x 0.90" long x 0.05" tall
Weight: 0.638
Language: English

Rachel Miller is a social worker for the Research Department of Hillside Hospital's Continuous Care Team for first episode schizophrenia patients. She lives in New York.Susan Mason is an associate professor of social work at the Wurzweiler School of Social Work at Yeshiva University. She lives in New York City.



Introduction


So They Say We Have Schizophrenia




In the Beginning



So Many Questions



How the Brain Works



What is Schizophrenia?



Why Me?



Diagnosing Schizophrenia



What Will People Think of Me Now?



Medication



Out of the Hospital and Staying Well



Coping with Positive and Negative Symptoms



Coping with Other Symptoms and Side Effects



Drugs, Alcohol, and Safer Sex



Under the Microscope



Zelda's Story



Who Am I Now?



Social Services



Rehabilitation Services



Client Assistant Program Directory



Vocational Rehabilitation Directory



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