Moving On : A Guide to Good Health and Recovery for People with a Diagnosis of Schizophrenia

ISBN-13: 9781855754423 / Angielski / Miękka / 2006 / 308 str.

Roz D'Ombraine Hewitt

Opis

* Clear, easy-to-read review of schizophrenia for both those suffering from the disease and for their family members

About one person in a hundred will be diagnosed with schizophrenia at some time in their life. The condition can be severe and debilitating with symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations and the loss of concentration, motivation, and social skills. But schizophrenia is not a degenerative or life-threatening condition and in recent years improved knowledge and understanding, psychological treatments, and more tolerable medication have greatly increased people's ability to manage their symptoms and live a -normal- life.

In this straightforward, accessible, and inspiring guide Roselyn Hewitt provides information on:
* the myths and misconceptions surrounding schizophrenia.
* the possible causes and how the illness is diagnosed
* medication and other treatment options
* sources of support.
* improving health and well-being
* employment-paid and voluntary
* complementary therapies
* counseling and psychotherapy

Spis treści

Introduction -- What is schizophrenia? -- What are the causes? -- Medication and other treatments -- Sources of support -- Health and well-being -- Employment—paid and voluntary -- Complementary therapies -- Counselling and psychotherapy -- Conclusion -- State benefits -- Legal rights and the Mental Health Acts

O autorze

D'Ombraine Hewitt, Roz