Schizophrenia (Wpa Series in Evidence and Experience in Psychiatry, V. 2)
Contributors: Mario Maj (Editor); Norman Sartorius (Editor)
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: July 1999
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 492
ISBN-13: 9780471999065
Subjects: Behavioural theory (Behaviourism); Psychiatry; Psychotherapy; Schizophrenia; Psychology; Medical; Mental Illness; Psychiatry - General
First sentence: Schizophrenia is a disorder of unknown aetiology.
Description: Makes critical, objective and reliable comparisons between research &prime;evidence&prime; and clinical &prime;experience&prime; on controversial issues surrounding schizophrenia. By using systematic reviews with accompanying commentaries from experienced clinicians, this volume is able to assess the key topics such as diagnosis, therapy and prevention of disability and stigma. This volume provides: &lowast; The best available evidence to enable well&ndash;informed clinical decision making &lowast; Valuable insights from some of the world&prime;s leading experts in the field of schizophrenia &lowast; Coherent description and discussion of the relevant issues. It will be a vital source of information for psychiatrists, psychologists, mental health nurses, managers and policy makers.