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

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 resou...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Miller, Rachel, author (author), Mason, Susan, author
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York, NY : Columbia University Press [2011]
Edition:second edition
Subjects:
See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009797955706719
Table of Contents:
  • Frontmatter
  • Contents
  • Foreword to the Second Edition
  • Foreword
  • Introductory Note
  • A Note on the Title
  • Acknowledgments
  • About the Authors
  • Using This Book
  • Introduction. So They Say We Have Schizophrenia
  • 1. In the Beginning
  • 2. So Many Questions: The Quick Reference Guide
  • 3. How the Brain Works
  • 4. What Is Schizophrenia?
  • 5. Why Me?
  • 6. Diagnosing Schizophrenia
  • 7. What Will People Think of Me Now?
  • 8. Medication
  • 9. Out of the Hospital and Staying Well
  • 10. Coping with Positive and Negative Symptoms
  • 11. Coping with Other Symptoms and Side Effects
  • 12. Drugs, Alcohol, and Safer Sex
  • 13. Under the Microscope
  • 14. Zelda's Story
  • 15. Who Am I Now?
  • 16. Getting the Social Services You Need
  • 17. Vocational Rehabilitation
  • Appendix 1. Client Assistance Program Directory
  • Appendix 2. Vocational Rehabilitation Directory
  • Appendix 3. Other Resources
  • Index