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Record Nr.

UNINA9910823664803321

Autore

Mueser Kim Tornvall

Titolo

The complete family guide to schizophrenia : helping your loved one get the most out of life / / Kim T. Mueser and Susan Gingerich ; foreword by Harriet P. Lefley

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Guilford Press, c2006

ISBN

1-281-12308-0

9786611123086

1-59385-510-9

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (496 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

GingerichSusan

Disciplina

616.89/8

Soggetti

Mentally ill - Family relationships

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenics - Family relationships

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 457-471) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Foreword; Preface; 1 Schizophrenia The Basics; 2 Diagnosis and Symptoms; 3 Creating a Vision of Recovery; 4 Comprehensive Treatment of Schizophrenia; 5 Community Resources; 6 Parents; 7 Siblings; 8 Spouses and Partners; 9 Parenting and Children; 10 Medication; 11 Managing Stress; 12 Developing a Relapse Prevention Plan; 13 Responding to Crises; 14 Communicating Effectively; 15 Solving Problems; 16 Establishing Household Rules and Sharing Responsibilities; 17 Psychotic Symptoms; 18 Negative Symptoms; 19 Cognitive Difficulties; 20 Anxiety; 21 Depression; 22 Alcohol and Drug Abuse

23 Anger and Violence24 Lack of Insight; 25 Social Relationships; 26 Work and School; 27 Independent Living and Self Care Skills; 28 Leisure and Recreation; 29 Dealing with Stigma; 30 Planning for the Future; Resources; Index; About the Authors

Sommario/riassunto

Do people with schizophrenia ever get better? With the vast majority of those with the disorder dependent on their families for care, close relatives often grapple with that question. This book talks about a range of treatment and support options that can lead to a better life for



the entire family.