num_pages: 78
description: Schizophrenia has become a recognized psychotic disorder in modern day psychology and research has shown that 1 in 100 suffer from this disease in some proportion or degree. It is a dreaded disease and comes as a near death blow to those who are diagnosed with this condition. This fear does not necessarily arise from the scary disease it actually is but various misconceptions myths and misunderstanding that surround it. This disorder has been very thoroughly misunderstood and misrepresented; as a result there is great confusion and stigma attached to it. This stigma social pressure and public opinion have made it very difficult to get the disorder diagnosed treated or managed. Persons suffering from schizophrenia or under a risk of being affected by it are very insecure due to this public opinion. There has been so much talk about this psychotic disorder with little or no knowledge about it that it has spread a rumor about the hopelessness and incurability of it. This book aims at spreading awareness and information about Schizophrenia and act as a guide to people who need to or want to understand it. Schizophrenia is a disorder associated with the psychology and brain and it is not life threatening or impossible to manage contrary to the general conception about this disease. If some precautions are taken and some other factors are well managed and understood this disorder can be prevented to a great extent.Life does not end with Schizophrenia; and this is the message that this book wants to convey. This book was written not to scare you or tell you heartening lies about this condition but to inform you and educate you on what this disorder is about. Have faith and confidence if you have a loved one suffering from Schizophrenia do not give up. Be aware hopeful and confident. Differentiate between necessary Dos and fear based actions. Look after yourself and your loved ones.
language: English
title: Schizophrenia: Understanding Symptoms Diagnosis & Treatment
publisher: None