Product Description

The disease is not fatal but few diagnoses have the capacity to instill as much fear in the hearts of patients and families. Here is a profoundly reassuring book that shows there can be life after a diagnosis of schizophrenia. The book includes thirty-five first-person accounts, along with chapters by professionals on a wide range of issues from hospitalization to rehabilitation. Jargon-free and technically accurate, the chapters are short and offer up-to-date information on medication, coping skills, social services, clinical research, and much more. Patients and their families can read the book from cover to cover or skip around and select topics as the need arises.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #266875 in Books
• Published on: 2002-09-18
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 248 pages

Review
"An excellent guide for patients and their families." -- Library Journal (starred review) "As a parent watching the process of this illness unfold, I felt confused, fearful, isolated and totally helpless. This book helped dispel those feelings and left in their place a better understanding of the illness and what my child was experiencing. For those whose lives are touched by schizophrenia, this book will bring understanding and more. It is like no other book I've read on the illness to date. Thank you to those in this book whose courage in telling their stories is almost unimaginable." -- Connie Crespin "These stories tell of experiences that all of us diagnosed with schizophrenia can relate to, so we don't feel so alone. And the more people know about their illness, the easier it is to cope with the symptoms and the more willing they will be to accept treatment, including medication. I wish I had this book when I first got sick." -- Tina, outpatient "Far easier to understand than the classic title for schizophrenics and their families." -- Publishers Weekly "Valuable... highly recommended." -- Schizophrenia.com

Synopsis
The disease is not fatal but few diagnoses have the capacity to instill as much fear in the hearts of patients and families. Here is a profoundly reassuring book that shows there can be life after a diagnosis of schizophrenia. The book includes thirty-five first-person accounts, along with chapters by professionals on a wide range of issues from hospitalization to rehabilitation. Jargon-free and technically accurate, the chapters are short and offer up-to-date information on medication, coping skills, social services, clinical research, and much more. Patients and their families can read the book from cover to cover or skip around and select topics as the need arises.

About the Author
Rachel Miller is a social worker for the Research Department of Hillside Hospital's Continuous Care Team for first episode schizophrenia patients. She lives in New York.Susan Mason is an associate professor of social work at the Wurzweiler School of Social Work at Yeshiva University. She lives in New York City.