{"product_id":"schizophrenia-for-dummies-isbn-9780470259276","title":"Schizophrenia For Dummies","description":"\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. \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Understanding Schizophrenia 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Understanding Schizophrenia: The Big Picture 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Causes and Risk Factors 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Suspecting Schizophrenia 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Finding Out What’s Wrong and Getting Help 51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Getting a Diagnosis 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Assembling a Healthcare Team 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Beginning Treatment 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Paying for Your Loved One’s Care 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Treating Schizophrenia 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Medication and Other Medical Approaches 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Psychosocial Approaches 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Finding Help and Hope through Research 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Living with Schizophrenia 211\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Schizophrenia and the Family 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Developing Coping Skills 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Housing Choices: Figuring Out Where to Live 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Coping with Crises 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: People Are More Than Patients: Addressing the Needs of the Whole Person 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: The Part of Tens 305\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Ten Myths about Schizophrenia You Can Forget 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Ten Tips for Helping Families and Friends Cope and Come Out on Top 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Ten Ways to Avoid Relapse 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Resources 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 345\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   \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","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989991276773,"sku":"NP9780470259276","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470259276.jpg?v=1761786131","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/schizophrenia-for-dummies-isbn-9780470259276","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}