Schizophrenia & Other Psychotic Disorders: A Practical Primer

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

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 232 pages
\n Publication date: 01 January 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc
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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.

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Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781498754798\n
Edition number: 2 New edition\n