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Written by two physicians with decades of clinical and research
experience in the field, this volume helps readers face
schizophrenia by understanding what it is and how it is managed.
Schizophrenia is a devastating illness that affects more than two
million Americans. Written to help anyone who is faced with
managing schizophrenia, whether as a patient, friend, or family
member, this accessible book is an ideal first stop for practical,
up-to-date information. It includes an overview of schizophrenic
disorder and provides answers to common questions that arise at
different phases of the illness. This brief and to-the-point guide
focuses on dealing with many aspects of schizophrenia-complying
with treatment, managing crises, being a caregiver, communicating
with the care team, and coping skills. The book also provides
practical approaches to common issues, such as financial support,
housing, employment, interacting with the legal system, stress
management, socialization, and negative emotions. Included are
useful forms, lists, and a comprehensive collection of resources to
access help and information. The goal of this book is to assist
patients and their loved ones to effectively face schizophrenia,
achieve maximal recovery, and enjoy a good quality of life.
Provides a succinct, introductory guide to getting started on the
road to understanding schizophrenia Answers questions commonly
asked at initial diagnosis and later, and explains facts and
concepts using real-world examples and pictorial illustrations
Offers practical, evidence-based, and up-to-date information
Clarifies the nonmedical burdens of schizophrenia, such as
loneliness, socialization, and coping with negative emotions
Presents an authoritative, reliable alternative to Internet sources
that contain biased or inaccurate information Helps those who are
diagnosed with schizophrenia get the most out of their lives
This book was originally published in 2004 and concerns
developmental neurobiology. In the decade preceding publication,
developmental neurobiology made important strides towards
elucidating the pathophysiology of psychiatric disorders. Nowhere
has this link between basic science and clinical insights become
clearer than in the field of schizophrenia research. Each
contributor to this volume provides a fresh overview of the
relevant research, including directions for further investigation.
The book begins with a section on advances in developmental
neurobiology. This is followed by sections on etiological and
pathophysiological developments, and models that integrate this
knowledge. The final section addresses the clinical insights that
emerge from the developmental models. This book will be valuable to
researchers in psychiatry and neurobiology, students in psychology,
and all mental health practitioners.
In this important 1997 book on the role of neurodevelopmental
factors in the pathogenesis of the major psychiatric disorders, the
fields of developmental neurobiology, clinical psychiatry and
behavioural neuroscience are reviewed by an international group of
experts, including many of those responsible for the ideas that
have come to dominate current thinking. The first section, 'The
Developing Brain', reviews neurodevelopment from the molecular to
the behavioural level. Section Two, 'Development and
Psychopathology', covers clinical applications of the basic
principles of developmental neurobiology. The third and final
section, 'Integrative Models', presents approaches toward a
synthesis of neurodevelopmental and clinical findings in
psychiatric disorder. For students, scientists and clinicians in
psychiatry, psychology, and neurodevelopment, this is an essential
reference.
Schizophrenia is a devastating illness that affects well over 20
million people worldwide and is one of the top ten causes of
disability in developed countries. Because patients with
schizophrenia are encountered in many health care provider
settings, a broad range of health practitioners should to be able
to recognize schizophrenia and treat it effectively. This book is
for the professional trainee and early career mental health worker
(psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors, and
nurses) and is written to cover in a concise and accessible way
what is of immediate and practical relevance to gain familiarity
with schizophrenia.
Over the past decade, developmental neurobiology has made important
strides towards elucidating the pathophysiology of psychiatric
disorders. Nowhere has this link between basic science and clinical
insights become clearer than in the field of schizophrenia
research. In this volume, the editors bring together some of the
most active investigators in this field. Each contributor provides
a state-of-the-art overview of the relevant research, including
directions for further investigation. The book begins with a
section on advances in developmental neurobiology. This is followed
by sections on etiological and pathophysiological developments, and
models that integrate this knowledge. The final section addresses
the clinical insights that emerge from the developmental models and
sets the scene for future efforts at early detection and prevention
of schizophrenia. This book will be valuable to researchers in
psychiatry and neurobiology, students in psychology, and all mental
health practitioners.
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