What You Need to Know about Schizophrenia

by Romeo Vitelli

Overview

Although often depicted as aggressive and unpredictable in movies, people with schizophrenia are actually far more likely to be the victims of violence than perpetrators of it. This book sheds light on the realities of this often misunderstood mental illness.

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thoughts and behaviors. Although schizophrenia requires lifelong treatment, early intervention can help individuals effectively manage their symptoms. Even so, it can be a challenging condition to navigate for both the patient and their loved ones.

What You Need to Know about Schizophrenia is part of Greenwood's Inside Diseases and Disorders series. This series profiles a variety of physical and psychological conditions, distilling and consolidating vast collections of scientific knowledge into concise, readable volumes. A list of "top 10" essential questions begins each book, providing quick-access answers to readers' most pressing concerns. The text follows a standardized, easy-to-navigate structure, with each chapter exploring a particular facet of the topic. In addition to covering such basics as causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options, books in this series delve into issues that are less commonly addressed but still critically important, such as effects on loved ones and caregivers. Case illustrations highlight key themes discussed in the book and are accompanied by insightful analyses and recommendations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781440875298
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	12/02/2021
Series:	Inside Diseases and Disorders
Pages:	208
Sales rank:	685,492
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Romeo Vitelli received his doctorate in clinical/social psychology from York University in 1987. He worked as a psychologist at a maximum-security prison for 15 years and has been in full-time private practice since 2003.

Table of Contents

Series Foreword ix

Acknowledgments xi

Introduction xiii

Essential Questions xix

Chapter 1 What Is Schizophrenia? 1

Chapter 2 The History of Schizophrenia 17

Chapter 3 Causes and Risk Factors 35

Chapter 4 Signs and Symptoms 55

Chapter 5 Diagnosts, Treatment, and Management 65

Chapter 6 Long-Term Prognosis and Potential Complications 93

Chapter 7 Effects on Family and Friends 105

Chapter 8 Prevention 119

Chapter 9 Issues and Controversies 123

Chapter 10 Current Research and Future Directions 131

Case Illustrations 139

Glossary 153

Directory of Resources 163

Index 169