E-grāmata: What You Need to Know about Schizophrenia

Although often depicted as aggressive and unpredictable in movies, people with schizophrenia are actually far more likely to be the victims of violence than perpetrators of it. This book sheds light on the realities of this often misunderstood mental illness.Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thoughts and behaviors. Although schizophrenia requires lifelong treatment, early intervention can help individuals effectively manage their symptoms. Even so, it can be a challenging condition to navigate for both the patient and their loved ones.What You Need to Know about Schizophrenia is part of Greenwoods Inside Diseases and Disorders series. This series profiles a variety of physical and psychological conditions, distilling and consolidating vast collections of scientific knowledge into concise, readable volumes. A list of top 10 essential questions begins each book, providing quick-access answers to readers most pressing concerns. The text follows a standardized, easy-to-navigate structure, with each chapter exploring a particular facet of the topic. In addition to covering such basics as causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options, books in this series delve into issues that are less commonly addressed but still critically important, such as effects on loved ones and caregivers. Case illustrations highlight key themes discussed in the book and are accompanied by insightful analyses and recommendations.Approaches the subject in a holistic manner, covering such often-overlooked areas as societal perceptions and impact on family and friendsAn Essential Questions section provides quick answers to the questions readers are most likely to have and serves as a springboard to explore the content of the book in more detailCase Illustrations provide relatable, real-world examples of concepts discussed in the textAn annotated Directory of Resources points readers toward useful books, organizations, and websites, acting as a gateway to further study and research Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thoughts and behaviors. Although schizophrenia requires lifelong treatment, early intervention can help individuals effectively manage their symptoms. Even so, it can be a challenging condition to navigate for both the patient and their loved ones.What You Need to Know about Schizophrenia is part of Greenwoods Inside Diseases and Disorders series. This series profiles a variety of physical and psychological conditions, distilling and consolidating vast collections of scientific knowledge into concise, readable volumes. A list of top 10 essential questions begins each book, providing quick-access answers to readers most pressing concerns. The text follows a standardized, easy-to-navigate structure, with each chapter exploring a particular facet of the topic. In addition to covering such basics as causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options, books in this series delve into issues that are less commonly addressed but still critically important, such as effects on loved ones and caregivers. Case illustrations highlight key themes discussed in the book and are accompanied by insightful analyses and recommendations. Vitelli, a psychologist in private practice and author in Canada, explains aspects of schizophrenia, including misconceptions and common questions. He addresses questions like whether schizophrenics are violent, whether the disorder is hereditary, whether individuals with it need to be treated with medication, and why it is hard for them to get treatment; the definition of the disorder and its diagnosis, causes, risk factors, and signs and symptoms; its history; its management, including medications, psychotherapy, and residential treatment programs; long-term prognosis and potential complications; impacts on family and friends; prevention; issues and controversies related to diagnosis and treatment; and current research and future directions. The book ends with case studies illustrating different aspects. Annotation ©2022 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com) Although often depicted as aggressive and unpredictable in movies, people with schizophrenia are actually far more likely to be the victims of violence than perpetrators of it. This book sheds light on the realities of this often misunderstood mental illness.Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thoughts and behaviors. Although schizophrenia requires lifelong treatment, early intervention can help individuals effectively manage their symptoms. Even so, it can be a challenging condition to navigate for both the patient and their loved ones.What You Need to Know about Schizophrenia is part of Greenwoods Inside Diseases and Disorders series. This series profiles a variety of physical and psychological conditions, distilling and consolidating vast collections of scientific knowledge into concise, readable volumes. A list of top 10 essential questions begins each book, providing quick-access answers to readers most pressing concerns. The text follows a standardized, easy-to-navigate structure, with each chapter exploring a particular facet of the topic. In addition to covering such basics as causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options, books in this series delve into issues that are less commonly addressed but still critically important, such as effects on loved ones and caregivers. Case illustrations highlight key themes discussed in the book and are accompanied by insightful analyses and recommendations.