Search Results: Diagnosis by Rachel Miller

Columbia University Press. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Columbia University Press. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

New York: Columbia University Press, 2002. As New. A crisp clean softcover, no markings throughout: Shrouded in myth and mystery, distorted by sensationalist films like The Th ree Faces of Eve and mistakenly confused with multiple personality disorder , schizophrenia, the authors argue, is one of the least understood mental d isorders in the world. It affects 1% of the U.S. population, and this book, primarily targeted at those with the disease, marks an important entry in the mental health genre, particularly since it is coauthored by a group of 35 patients (from a New York treatment program) and has first-person accoun ts of diagnosis, delusional states and recovery. Miller and Mason, social w orkers who specialize in the issue, note that while it's still not clear if there is a cure for schizophrenia, many people can successfully manage the condition through a combination of structured routines, medication and the rapy. Readers with short attention spans will be able to handle the short c… Read More

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Columbia Univ Pr, 2011. Paperback. New. 2nd edition. 240 pages. 8.50x5.75x0.75 inches.

Columbia Univ Pr, 2011. Paperback. New. 2nd edition. 240 pages. 8.50x5.75x0.75 inches.

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Paperback / softback. New.

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Columbia University Press, 2011. Hardcover. Good. Former library book; Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

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Hardback. New. In this book, thirty-five young, recently diagnosed patients speak about schizophrenia and the process of recovery, while two specialists illuminate the medical science, psychoeducation, and therapeutic needs of those coping with the illness, as well as access to medical benefits and community resources. A remarkably inclusive guide, the volume informs patients, families, friends, and professionals, detailing the possible causes of schizophrenia, medications and side effects, the functioning of the brain, and the value of rehabilitation and other services. In their dialogues, participants confront shame, stigma, substance use, and relapse issues and the necessity of healthy eating, safe sex practices, and coping skills during recovery. Clinicians elaborate on the symptoms of schizophrenia, such as violent and suicidal thoughts, delusions, hallucinations, memory and concentration problems, trouble getting motivated or organized, and anxiety and mood disorders. Adopting an uplifting tone… Read More

Columbia Univ Pr, 2011. Hardcover. New. 2nd edition. 237 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.75 inches.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.