Description

The First Episode of Psychosis is the ideal book for patients experiencing the frightening and confusing initial episode of psychosis, which often occurs during late adolescence or early adulthood, and which affects nearly 3% of all people over the course of their lifetime. The book covers a range of disorders, focusing on primary psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia and schizophreniform disorder, clearly describing symptoms, early warning signs, and treatment--information that is essential for patients and families faced with the challenges posed by psychosis. The book also discusses psychiatric evaluation, healthy lifestyle choices, and the stigma often associated with mental illnesses. Worksheets allow readers to keep records of symptoms to facilitate communication with care providers, and an extensive glossary clarifies the dizzying array of terms used by medical professionals. Optimistic, practical, and recovery-oriented, The First Episode of Psychosis will help patients and their families to take an active, informed role in their care to ensure the best possible prognosis.

Features

• This is the first and only psychoeducational book for families and patients to focus exclusively on the first episode of psychosis, which can occur in the presence of any number of diseases and prior to a formal diagnosis
• First author is a recognized leader in the field
• Text is concise, readable, free of jargon, and aimed strictly at a trade audience
• Worksheets and logs will help readers manage and observe symptoms and facilitate communication with healthcare providers

Product Details

288 pages; 5 1/2 X 8 1/4; ISBN13: 978-0-19-537249-6ISBN10: 0-19-537249-2

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