Coping with Schizophrenia: A Guide for Families

Coping with Schizophrenia: A Guide for Families
ISBN-10
1879237784
ISBN-13
9781879237780
Category
Psychology / General
Pages
355
Language
English
Published
1994
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Authors
Kim T. Mueser, Susan Gingerich

Description

Coping with schizophrenia is the first book to offer practical guidance for those who live and work with someone suffering from schizophrenia. It features strategies for solving common day-to-day problems, including preventing relaps-es, regulating medication, finding community resources, managing stress, establishing household rules, dealing with depression and anxiety, alcohol and drug abuse, responding to crises, improving quality of life, and planning for the patient's future. In addition to its effective techniques for managing schizophrenics, the book provides readers with a complete overview of the disease, its treatment, and the resources available to families.

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