Schizophrenia for dummies / by Jerome Levine, Irene S. Levine.
Publication details: Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, c2009.Description: xviii, 362 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:- 9780470259276 (pbk.)
- 0470259272 (pbk.)
- WM 203 L665s 2009
Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Book Closed Access | Health Sciences Library | WM 203 L665s 2009 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | MBAL23070190 |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 1: UNDERSTANDING SCHIZOPHRENIA:
Chapter 1: Understanding Schizophrenia: the big picture
Chapter 2: Causes and Risk Factors
Chapter 3: Suspecting Schizophrenia
PART II: FINDING OUT WHAT'S WRONG AND GETTING HELP:
Chapter 4: Getting a diagnosis
Chapter 5: Assembling a healthcare team
Chapter 6: Beginning treatment
Chapter 7: Paying for your loved one's care
PART III: TREATING SCHIZOPHRENIA:
Chapter 8: Medications and other medical approaches
Chapter 9: Psychosocial approaches
Chapter 10: Finding help and hope through research
PART IV: LIVING WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA:
Chapter 11: Schizophrenia and the family
Chapter 12: Developing coping skills
Chapter 13: Housing choices: figuring out where to live
Chapter 14: Coping with crises
Chapter 15: People are more than patients: addressing the needs of the whole person
PART V: THE PART OF TENS:
Chapter 16: Ten myths about Schizophrenia you can forget
Chapter 17: Ten tips for helping families and friends cope and come out on top
Chapter 18: Ten ways to avoid relapse.
Index
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