Author : Chris Healy
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470511745
Total Pages : 149 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (75 download)
Book Synopsis Understanding Your Schizophrenia Illness by : Chris Healy
Download or read book Understanding Your Schizophrenia Illness written by Chris Healy and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-09-04 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A diagnosis of schizophrenia can be devastating. It is therefore crucial that those diagnosed are provided with complete, accurate information that explains what schizophrenia is, answers questions about what it means and helps them to come to terms with their illness. Understanding Your Schizophrenia Illness provides mental health professionals with a structured framework for delivering this information to clients. Developed by psychiatric nurse Chris Healy, it is a complete, educational resource that professionals and clients can work through together. Its six sections provide an overview of schizophrenia, its possible causes, its symptoms, treatments and how to cope with life post-diagnosis. Each section also includes questionnaires, case studies and FAQs.