Schizophrenia - Couverture souple

Lewis, Shon W.; Buchanan, Robert W.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1899541071 ISBN 13 : 9781899541072

Editeur : Health Press Limited, 1998

Synopsis

The late 1990s mark the centenary of the identification of schizophrenia as a distinct clinical syndrome. The optimism of the early pioneers regarding understanding the causes and treatment of schizophrenia faded during the twentieth century, but has now been rekindled. Advances in brain imaging techniques and in understanding the nature of symptoms, underlying cognitive deficits and genetics are helping us comprehend the causes. New drug and non-drug treatments are now becoming more available and are the first real advances in treatment for 30 years. This concise review outlines what is new and important in the understanding and management of this distressing condition.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Schizophrenia is a devastating disorder that starts in early life and can lead to lifelong disability. It is a major public health challenge for all cultures and all countries. Clinical practice must therefore focus on early intervention, optimal treatment, shared decision-making and long-term recovery.

By listening to patients experiences, alongside the latest research, we now know much more about what works , say the authors of this fully updated fourth edition of Fast Facts: Schizophrenia. In this highly readable resource, they cover the present state of knowledge about the neurobiology, diagnosis and treatment of schizophrenia, including:

• emerging evidence from genome-wide association studies for multiple susceptibility genes
• DSM-5 diagnostic criteria plus discussion of alternative classification systems
• a comprehensive review of drug and non-drug treatment strategies and how to improve adherence
• a new management principles chapter that emphasizes the importance of coordinated multidisciplinary care
• the latest findings of structural and functional imaging studies.

With good care delivered by knowledgeable compassionate health professionals, many people will recover at least partially from their first episode of psychosis and live a fulfilling life. Written from an international perspective, Fast Facts: Schizophrenia will refresh and update family physicians, psychiatrists in training, mental health nurses and medical students in fact, all health professionals who need to know about the disorder and need to know it quickly. Table of contents

• A brief history
• Symptoms and diagnosis
• Epidemiology: risk factors and outcome
• Genetics
• Developmental theories and environmental factors
• Neuroanatomy and structural imaging
• Neuropsychology and functional imaging
• Neurochemistry
• Management principles
• Pharmacological treatment
• Psychosocial interventions and non-drug treatment
• Early intervention and prevention
• Useful resources

Revue de presse

This small book is indeed remarkable. It does offer Fast Facts about schizophrenia, and for a person who needs to know much about the disorder, and needs to know it quickly, this is the book. --World Fellowship for Schizophrenia and Allied Disorders, on the last edition

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Health Press Limited
• Date d'édition: 1998
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1899541071
• ISBN 13: 9781899541072
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: McLean Dee, Lee Gillian
• Nombre de pages: 76
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible