Schizophrenia For DummiesJohn Wiley & Sons, 27. 10. 2008. - 384 страница Practical tools for leading a happy, productive life Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe, and disabling mental disorder that afflicts one percent of the population, an estimated 2.5 million people in America alone. The firsthand advice in this reassuring guide will empower the families and caregivers of schizophrenia patients to take charge, offering expert advice on identifying the warning signs, choosing the right health professional, understanding currently available drugs and those on the horizon (as well as their side effects), and evaluating traditional and alternative therapies. |
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Introduction | 1 |
Understanding Schizophrenia Chapter 1 Understanding Schizophrenia The Big Picture 9 7 | 9 |
Causes and Risk Factors | 25 |
Suspecting Schizophrenia | 37 |
Changes in mental functioning | 43 |
The Warning Signs | 49 |
Finding Out Whats Wrong and Getting Help | 51 |
The elements of a psychiatric interview | 56 |
Psychosocial Approaches | 165 |
Finding Help and Hope through Research | 189 |
Keeping Abreast of Research via the Internet Wisely | 208 |
Living with Schizophrenia 211 Chapter 11 Schizophrenia and the Family | 213 |
Developing Coping Skills | 237 |
Housing Choices Figuring Out Where to Live | 257 |
Coping with Crises | 269 |
Recognizing the Signs That Something Is Wrong | 275 |
Receiving the Diagnosis of Schizophrenia | 64 |
Assembling a Healthcare Team | 71 |
Finding and Interviewing a Good Psychiatrist | 72 |
Identifying Other Members of the Team | 79 |
When Things Arent Working | 87 |
Beginning Treatment | 91 |
Getting comfortable in an uncomfortable setting | 93 |
What to Do If Your Loved One Wont Accept the Diagnosis | 102 |
Cultural variations | 115 |
Paying for Your Loved Ones Care | 117 |
Your Legal Rights on the | 129 |
Treating Schizophrenia | 133 |
Medication and Other Medical Approaches | 135 |
Starting on an Antipsychotic Medication | 142 |
Movement disorders | 151 |
Adhering to Medications | 158 |
Alternatives to hospitalization Reducing the Risk of Suicide | 281 |
People Are More Than Patients Addressing | 289 |
Not having enough friends | 302 |
The Part of Tens | 305 |
People with Schizophrenia Are Stupid | 314 |
Ten Tips for Helping Families | 317 |
Ten Ways to Avoid Relapse | 327 |
Resources | 339 |
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