{"product_id":"schizophrenia-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Schizophrenia for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJerome Levine\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eIrene S. Levine\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePractical tools for leading a happy, productive life\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom diagnosis to recovery, take charge of care and enhance quality of life\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrasp the ins and outs of schizophrenia -- understand the causes and risk factors; recognize the symptoms and behaviors\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind the best professional help -- get an accurate diagnosis, assemble a healthcare team, and ease into treatment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluate treatment options -- from medication to therapy to alternative methods, choose the treatments that best meet your loved one's needs\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eManage day-to-day life -- find housing, foster independence, and cope with crises\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeep the family involved -- support a spouse, parent, or adult child with schizophrenia; help children understand, manage fears, and plan for the future\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearn about the latest research -- discover the new, promising directions of treatment that are providing help and hope\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e --Ken Duckworth, MD, Medical Director, National Alliance on Mental Illness\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpen the book and find: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe differences between schizophrenia and other mental illnesses\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to get past the shame and stigma\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eTips for coping with medication side effects\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvice on navigating financial and legal issues\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eWays to avoid relapse and prevent a breakdown\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe benefits and risks of clinical trials\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources of support for patients and families\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom diagnosis to recovery, take charge of care and enhance quality of life\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrasp the ins and outs of schizophrenia -- understand the causes and risk factors; recognize the symptoms and behaviors\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind the best professional help -- get an accurate diagnosis, assemble a healthcare team, and ease into treatment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluate treatment options -- from medication to therapy to alternative methods, choose the treatments that best meet your loved one's needs\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eManage day-to-day life -- find housing, foster independence, and cope with crises\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeep the family involved -- support a spouse, parent, or adult child with schizophrenia; help children understand, manage fears, and plan for the future\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearn about the latest research -- discover the new, promising directions of treatment that are providing help and hope\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e --Ken Duckworth, MD, Medical Director, National Alliance on Mental Illness\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpen the book and find: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe differences between schizophrenia and other mental illnesses\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to get past the shame and stigma\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eTips for coping with medication side effects\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvice on navigating financial and legal issues\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eWays to avoid relapse and prevent a breakdown\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe benefits and risks of clinical trials\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources of support for patients and families\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJerome Levine, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist whose career has spanned almost 50 years. He is the Deputy Director of the Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research in Orangeburg, New York. Irene S. Levine, PhD, served as the first Deputy Director of the U.S. Center for Mental Health Services. She is a clinical psychologist and an award-winning freelance journalist and author.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.83 x 9.16 x 7.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 01, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51759200436512,"sku":"9780470259276","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/37eed05fb66e83f16aba8aec23d859d9.webp?v=1780145222","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/schizophrenia-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}