The complete family guide to schizophrenia : helping your loved one get the most out of life

Mueser, Kim Tornvall. (Author). Gingerich, Susan. (Added Author).

Record details

ISBN: 9781593852733 (hac.)
ISBN: 9781593851804 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN: 1593852738 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN: 1593851804 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Physical Description: print
xiv, 481 p. ; 26 cm.
Publisher: New York : Guilford Press, c2006.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

pt. I. An overview of schizophrenia. Schizophrenia : the basics -- Diagnosis and symptoms -- Creating a vision of recovery -- Comprehensive treatment of schizophrenia -- Community resources -- pt. II. Special issues for family members. Parents -- Siblings -- Spouses and partners -- Parenting and children -- pt. III. Preventing relapses -- Medication -- Managing stress -- Developing a relapse prevention plan -- Responding to crises -- pt. IV. Creating a supportive environment. Communicating effectively -- Solving problems -- Establishing household rules and sharing responsibilities -- pt. V. Coping with specific problems -- Psychotic symptoms -- Negative symptoms -- Cognitive difficulties -- Anxiety -- Depression -- Alcohol and drug abuse -- Anger and violence -- Lack of insight -- pt. VI. Improving quality of life. Social relationships -- Work and school -- Independent living and self-care skills -- Leisure and recreation -- Dealing with stigma -- Planning for the future.