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The Complete Family Guide to Schizophrenia: Helping Your Loved One Get the Most Out of Life
Contributor(s): Mueser, Kim T. (Author), Gingerich, Susan (Author)

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 ISBN: 1593852738     ISBN-13: 9781593852733
Publisher: Guilford Publications
OUR PRICE: $31.35  

Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: August 2006
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Annotation: Do people with schizophrenia ever get better? With the vast majority of those with the disorder dependent on their families for care, close relatives often grapple with that question. The Complete Family Guide to Schizophrenia inspires hope. Authors Kim T. Mueser, PhD, and Susan Gingerich, MSW, walk readers through a range of treatment and support options that can lead to a better life for the entire family. Individual chapters highlight special issues for parents, siblings, and partners, while other sections provide tips for dealing with problems including cognitive difficulties, substance abuse, and psychosis. Families learn to help their loved ones manage day-to-day tasks, develop friendships, and set personal life goals. Like no other book, this powerful, practical resource helps families stay connected to the individual behind the disorder so they can work together toward recovery.
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BISAC Categories:
- Psychology | Psychopathology - Schizophrenia
- Medical | Psychiatry - General
- Medical | Nursing - Psychiatric & Mental Health
Dewey: 616.898
LCCN: 2005031492
Physical Information: 1.53" H x 7.32" W x 10.2" L (2.07 lbs) 480 pages
Features: Bibliography, Dust Cover, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
 
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Will the person you love ever get better? Chances are you've grappled with the question. With care and support from their families, people with schizophrenia can and do make vast improvements. Noted therapists Kim Mueser and Susan Gingerich deepen your understanding of the illness and cover a wide range of effective treatments. Based on decades of research and experience, they offer pragmatic suggestions for dealing with depression, psychosis, and other symptoms. They show you how to prioritize needs, resolve everyday problems, and encourage your loved one to set life goals. Plus, individual sections highlight special issues for parents, children, siblings, and partners. Whether you're facing schizophrenia for the first time or you've dealt with its impact for years, you'll discover innovative ways to handle challenges that arise over the course of treatment, from reducing the chances of relapse to making friends and finding work. Recovery isn't an endpoint--it's a lifelong journey. With love, hope, and realistic optimism, striving for it can lead to a richer, more rewarding life for your entire family.
Winner, NAMI/Ken Book Award
 
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