If Your Adolescent Has Schizophrenia - An essential resource for parents (Paperback)

An in-depth look at life with an adolescent with schizophrenia, this book is designed for parents of teens who have recently been diagnosed with or who are at risk of developing such a disorder. It is also for other adults, such as teachers, athletic coaches and guidance counsellors, who are regularly in contact with at-risk adolescents. The book combines scientific expertise - including information about available treatments and up-to-date research findings on schizophrenia - with the practical wisdom of parents who have raised teenagers with this illness. In clear and accessible language, Dr. Raquel E. Gur and Ann Braden Johnson explain in detail what is known about the origins, symptoms and potential treatments of schizophrenia. The book includes tips on how to go about getting a diagnosis, what a diagnosis means, when and where to get treatment, and how to navigate the healthcare system. There will also be advice on how to handle everyday life - both at home and at school - once the teen is diagnosed. Pointers on red flags to look out for and about the dangers of doing nothing are included as well to help parents and other adults deal effectively with adolescent schizophrenia, so that their children can enjoy the fullest and most productive life possible.

General

Imprint:	Oxford UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Adolescent Mental Health Initiative
Release date:	May 2006
First published:	April 2006
Authors:	Raquel E. Gur (Professor of Psychiatry, Neurology and Radiology) • Ann Braden Johnson
Dimensions:	209 x 140 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	176
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-518212-5
Categories:	Books > Medicine > General issues > Health systems & services > General practice Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Clinical psychology > General Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Popular medicine > General
LSN:	0-19-518212-X
Barcode:	9780195182125

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