The complete family guide to schizophrenia : helping your loved one get the most out of life / Kim T. Mueser and Susan Gingerich ; foreword by Harriet P. Lefley.
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...
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| Summary: | 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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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xiv, 481 pages) : illustrations. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 457-471) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781593855109 1593855109 9781606237809 1606237802 9781593852733 1593852738 9781593851804 1593851804 9786611123086 6611123083 |
| Language: | English. |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Print version record. |