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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.
Contents
Introduction 1
Part I: Understanding Schizophrenia 7
Chapter 1: Understanding Schizophrenia: The Big Picture 9
Chapter 2: Causes and Risk Factors 25
Chapter 3: Suspecting Schizophrenia 37
Part II: Finding Out What's Wrong and Getting Help 51
Chapter 4: Getting a Diagnosis 53
Chapter 5: Assembling a Healthcare Team 71
Chapter 6: Beginning Treatment 91
Chapter 7: Paying for Your Loved One's Care 117
Part III: Treating Schizophrenia 133
Chapter 8: Medication and Other Medical Approaches 135
Chapter 9: Psychosocial Approaches 165
Chapter 10: Finding Help and Hope through Research 189
Part IV: Living with Schizophrenia 211
Chapter 11: Schizophrenia and the Family 213
Chapter 12: Developing Coping Skills 237
Chapter 13: Housing Choices: Figuring Out Where to Live 257
Chapter 14: Coping with Crises 269
Chapter 15: People Are More Than Patients: Addressing the Needs of the Whole Person 289
Part V: The Part of Tens 305
Chapter 16: Ten Myths about Schizophrenia You Can Forget 307
Chapter 17: Ten Tips for Helping Families and Friends Cope and Come Out on Top 317
Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Avoid Relapse 327
Appendix: Resources 339
Index 345
