Coping with Schizophrenia A CBT Guide for Patients, Families and Caregivers
Heftet /
2004
/ Engelsk
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781851683444
Publisert
2004-09-20
Utgiver
Vendor
Oneworld Publications
Vekt
268 gr
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
135 mm
Dybde
16 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
208
Om bidragsyterne
Dr Steven Jones is Professor of Clinical Psychologyat the University of Lancaste, UK and Honorary Consultant Clinical Psychologist at Pennine Care Trust, UK.Dr Peter Hayward is a graduate of Harvard University, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist at the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust in London and an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry, London, UK.
Specifically designed for people with a diagnosis of schizophrenia, their care-givers, friends and family, Coping with Schizophrenia is an empowering book that sensitively combines factual information with advice and encouragement.
Drawing on the very latest research as well as their own extensive clinical experience, doctors Jones and Hayward present the facts of the condition, including definitions and symptoms, the truth (or not) behind common myths, advice on dealing with professionals, medication and its effectiveness, the benefits of cognitive therapy, and much, much more. The result is a uniquely informative and positive book that covers an enormous range of issues and offers those living with schizophrenia the opportunity to play a decisive role in managing and maintaining their own well-being.
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Specifically designed for people with schizophrenia, their care-givers, friends and family, this is an empowering book that sensitively combines factual information with advice and encouragement.
1 Is this book for you?
2 How common is schizophrenia and how does it affect people’s lives?
3 How is schizophrenia diagnosed and what are its symptoms?
4 Myths about schizophrenia
5 Treatments for schizophrenia – professional help
6 The role of medication
7 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
8 Importance of self-help in dealing with issues associated with schizophrenia
9 Work and practical issues
10 The role of the family
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Specifically designed for people with a diagnosis of schizophrenia, their care-givers, friends and family, Coping with Schizophrenia is an empowering book that sensitively combines factual information with advice and encouragement.
Drawing on the very latest research as well as their own extensive clinical experience, doctors Jones and Hayward present the facts of the condition, including definitions and symptoms, the truth (or not) behind common myths, advice on dealing with professionals, medication and its effectiveness, the benefits of cognitive therapy, and much, much more. The result is a uniquely informative and positive book that covers an enormous range of issues and offers those living with schizophrenia the opportunity to play a decisive role in managing and maintaining their own well-being.
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"A sympathetic and sensible book which not only removes much of the fear, loneliness and stigma that surround schizophrenia but gives up to date information and a fascinating overview. It also gives practical encouragement to those faced with such a diagnosis, and their families will find here new strategies and therapies with which to combat this cruel illness and survive."
Les mer
"A sympathetic and sensible book which not only removes much of the fear, loneliness and stigma that surround schizophrenia but gives up to date information and a fascinating overview. It also gives practical encouragement to those faced with such a diagnosis, and their families will find here new strategies and therapies with which to combat this cruel illness and survive." Marjorie Wallace - Founder and Chief Executive of SANE, UK
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781851683444
Publisert
2004-09-20
Utgiver
Vendor
Oneworld Publications
Vekt
268 gr
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
135 mm
Dybde
16 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
208
Om bidragsyterne
Dr Steven Jones is Professor of Clinical Psychologyat the University of Lancaste, UK and Honorary Consultant Clinical Psychologist at Pennine Care Trust, UK.Dr Peter Hayward is a graduate of Harvard University, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist at the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust in London and an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry, London, UK.