Coping with schizophrenia : a guide for families / Kim T. Mueser, Susan Gingerich ; foreword by Harriet P. Lefley.
Publication details: Oakland, Calif. : New Harbinger Pub., c1994.Description: xvii, 355 p. : ill. ; 23 cmISBN:- 1879237784 (pbk.)
- 1879237792
- 616.89/82 21
- RC514 .M79 1994
Contents:
Pt. I. Introduction. An overview of schizophrenia -- Diagnosis and symtoms -- pt. II. Preventing relapses. Medication -- Early warning signs of relapse -- Community resources -- pt. III. Creating a supportive environment. Communicating effectively -- Solving problems -- Managing stress -- Establishing household rules -- pt. IV. Specific problems. Persistent positive and negative symptoms -- Depression and anxiety -- Alcohol and drug abuse -- Preventing and responding to crises -- pt. V. Looking ahead. Improving quality of life -- The importance of siblings -- Planning your relative's future.
Item type | Home library | Call number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode | Item reserves | |
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Book | MHERC Schizophrenia | 616.89/82 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | A guide for families - provides a complete overview of the illness, a clear explanation of the treatment choices, and a guide to resources for families. | A4129793X |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [337]-355).
Pt. I. Introduction. An overview of schizophrenia -- Diagnosis and symtoms -- pt. II. Preventing relapses. Medication -- Early warning signs of relapse -- Community resources -- pt. III. Creating a supportive environment. Communicating effectively -- Solving problems -- Managing stress -- Establishing household rules -- pt. IV. Specific problems. Persistent positive and negative symptoms -- Depression and anxiety -- Alcohol and drug abuse -- Preventing and responding to crises -- pt. V. Looking ahead. Improving quality of life -- The importance of siblings -- Planning your relative's future.