Written by two physicians with decades of clinical and research experience in the field, this volume helps readers face schizophrenia by understanding what it is and how it is managed.
• Provides a succinct, introductory guide to getting started on the road to understanding schizophrenia
• Answers questions commonly asked at initial diagnosis and later, and explains facts and concepts using real-world examples and pictorial illustrations
• Offers practical, evidence-based, and up-to-date information
• Clarifies the nonmedical burdens of schizophrenia, such as loneliness, socialization, and coping with negative emotions
• Presents an authoritative, reliable alternative to Internet sources that contain biased or inaccurate information
• Helps those who are diagnosed with schizophrenia get the most out of their lives
