Schizophrenia: A Practical Primer

A second edition of Schizophrenia: A Practical Primer, includes decades of clinical and research experience and provides practical, up-to-date information for managing schizophrenia. It covers diagnosis, pharmacological and psychotherapeutic management, treatment challenges, and recovery, with brief case vignettes and questions interspersed throughout. It is essential for professional trainee and early-career mental-health workers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 204 pages
Publication date: 22 February 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This second edition of Schizophrenia: A Practical Primer, encompasses decades of clinical and research expertise in the field, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of what schizophrenia is and how it is managed. Schizophrenia is a profoundly devastating illness that impacts over 50 million individuals worldwide. Authored with the intention of aiding anyone who is tasked with managing schizophrenia, whether they are clinicians, patients, friends, or family members, this accessible book serves as an ideal starting point for practical, up-to-date information. It offers an overview of schizophrenia, addressing common questions related to its diagnosis, pharmacological and psychotherapeutic management, treatment challenges, and achieving recovery.

Beyond these core topics, the book delves into advancements in the neurobiology of the illness, potential future developments, and the historical context of schizophrenia. Additionally, brief, realistic case vignettes drawn from clinical experiences are included, accompanied by questions interspersed throughout the book to enhance understanding. This book is of utmost importance for professional trainee and early-career mental-health workers, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors, and nurses. It is meticulously crafted to cover essential aspects of schizophrenia in a concise and accessible manner, ensuring that readers gain a solid foundation of knowledge to familiarize themselves with this complex disorder.

Weight: 560g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367698379
Edition number: 2 ed