Schizophrenia For Dummies

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.

Jerome Levine, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist whose career has spanned almost 50 years. He is the Deputy Director of the Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research in Orangeburg, New York. Irene S. Levine, PhD, served as the first Deputy Director of the U.S. Center for Mental Health Services. She is a clinical psychologist and an award-winning freelance journalist and author.

Introduction
Understanding Schizophrenia.
Understanding Schizophrenia: The Big Picture
Causes and Risk Factors
Suspecting Schizophrenia
Finding Out What's Wrong and Getting Help.
Getting a Diagnosis
Assembling a Healthcare Team
Beginning Treatment
Paying for Your Loved One's Care
Treating Schizophrenia.
Medication and Other Medical Approaches
Psychosocial Approaches
Finding Help and Hope through Research
Living with Schizophrenia.
Schizophrenia and the Family
Developing Coping Skills
Housing Choices: Figuring Out Where to Live
Coping with Crises
People Are More Than Patients: Addressing the Needs of the Whole Person
The Part of Tens.
Ten My ths about Schizophrenia You Can Forget
Ten Tips for Helping Families and Friends Cope and Come Out on Top
Ten Ways to Avoid Relapse
Appendix: Resources
Index
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