Schizophrenia For Dummies
From diagnosis to recovery, take charge of care and enhance quality of lifeAre 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 behaviorsFind the best professional help — get an accurate diagnosis, assemble a healthcare team, and ease into treatmentEvaluate treatment options — from medication to therapy to alternative methods, choose the treatments that best meet your loved one's needsManage day-to-day life — find housing, foster independence, and cope with crisesKeep the family involved — support a spouse, parent, or adult child with schizophrenia; help children understand, manage fears, and plan for the futureLearn 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 IllnessOpen the book and find:The differences between schizophrenia and other mental illnessesHow to get past the shame and stigmaTips for coping with medication side effectsAdvice on navigating financial and legal issuesWays to avoid relapse and prevent a breakdownThe benefits and risks of clinical trialsSources of support for patients and families