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Coping with Schizophrenia Steven Jones

Coping with Schizophrenia By Steven Jones

Coping with Schizophrenia by Steven Jones


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Specifically designed for people with schizophrenia, their care-givers, friends and family, this is an empowering book that sensitively combines factual information with advice and encouragement.

Coping with Schizophrenia Summary

Coping with Schizophrenia: A CBT Guide for Patients, Families and Caregivers by Steven Jones

Specifically designed for people with a diagnosis of schizophrenia, their care-givers, friends and family, Coping with Schizophrenia is an empowering book that sensitively combines factual information with advice and encouragement.

Drawing on the very latest research as well as their own extensive clinical experience, doctors Jones and Hayward present the facts of the condition, including definitions and symptoms, the truth (or not) behind common myths, advice on dealing with professionals, medication and its effectiveness, the benefits of cognitive therapy, and much, much more. The result is a uniquely informative and positive book that covers an enormous range of issues and offers those living with schizophrenia the opportunity to play a decisive role in managing and maintaining their own well-being.

About Steven Jones

Dr Steven Jones is Professor of Clinical Psychologyat the University of Lancaste, UK and Honorary Consultant Clinical Psychologist at Pennine Care Trust, UK.

Dr Peter Hayward is a graduate of Harvard University, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist at the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust in London and an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry, London, UK.

Table of Contents

1 Is this book for you?
2 How common is schizophrenia and how does it affect people's lives?
3 How is schizophrenia diagnosed and what are its symptoms?
4 Myths about schizophrenia
5 Treatments for schizophrenia - professional help
6 The role of medication
7 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
8 Importance of self-help in dealing with issues associated with schizophrenia
9 Work and practical issues
10 The role of the family

Additional information

GOR011450792
9781851683444
1851683445
Coping with Schizophrenia: A CBT Guide for Patients, Families and Caregivers by Steven Jones
Used - Like New
Paperback
Oneworld Publications
20040920
208
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