Schizophrenia For Dummies. Irene S. Levine, Jerome Levine

Schizophrenia For Dummies



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Schizophrenia For Dummies Irene S. Levine, Jerome Levine ebook pdf
Publisher: For Dummies
Language: English
Page: 387
ISBN: 0470259272, 9780470259276

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.

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From diagnosis to recovery, take charge of care and enhance quality of life

Are you looking for comprehensive, user-friendly information on schizophrenia? This respectful guide empowers families and caregivers to understand the disorder, as well as help their loved ones make the best healthcare decisions and live more independent lives. You get practical tools for supporting loved ones, staying optimistic, and keeping the whole family informed.

Grasp the ins and outs of schizophrenia — understand the causes and risk factors; recognize the symptoms and behaviors

Find the best professional help — get an accurate diagnosis, assemble a healthcare team, and ease into treatment

Evaluate treatment options — from medication to therapy to alternative methods, choose the treatments that best meet your loved one's needs

Manage day-to-day life — find housing, foster independence, and cope with crises

Keep the family involved — support a spouse, parent, or adult child with schizophrenia; help children understand, manage fears, and plan for the future

Learn about the latest research — discover the new, promising directions of treatment that are providing help and hope

"This book is easily read and provides an informative road map that can help everyone to orient themselves and navigate uncertain terrain, as part of a journey toward recovery." —Ken Duckworth, MD, Medical Director, National Alliance on Mental Illness

Open the book and find:

The differences between schizophrenia and other mental illnesses

How to get past the shame and stigma

Tips for coping with medication side effects

Advice on navigating financial and legal issues

Ways to avoid relapse and prevent a breakdown

The benefits and risks of clinical trials

Sources of support for patients and families



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