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| Surviving Schizophrenia: A Manual for Families, Consumers, and Providers | | | Author: | E. Fuller Torrey | | ISBN: | 0060959193 | | Format: | Handover | | Publish Date: | June, 2005 | | |  |  |  | | | | | | | Book Review | | | |
Psychology Times
"A comprehensive, realistic, and compassionate approach...Should be of tremendous value to anyone who must confront these questions."
Los Angeles Times
"E. Fuller Torrey is a brilliant writer. There is no one writing on psychology today whom I would rather read."
Psychology Times
"A comprehensive, realistic, and compassionate approach...Should be of tremendous value to anyone who must confront these questions."
Los Angeles Times
"E. Fuller Torrey is a brilliant writer. There is no one writing on psychology today whom I would rather read."
Book Description
Since its first publication nearly twenty years ago, Surviving Schizophrenia has become the standard reference book on the disease, helping thousands of patients, families, and mental health professionals to better deal with the condition. In clear and compassionate language, Dr. E. Fuller Torrey explains the nature causes, symptoms, and treatment of this often misunderstood illness. The classic guide also addresses the many issues of living with the disease, for both patient and family, and includes the latest research findings on the causes of and treatments for schizophrenia. Also here are lucid answers to the questions most commonly asked by families, consumers, and providers. This fully revised fourth edition of Surviving Schizophrenia is a must-have for the multitude of people affected -- both directly and indirectly -- by this serious, yet treatable, disorder.
Book Info
(Quill) Consumer reference explains the nature, causes, symptoms, and treatment of this illness. Also addresses the issues of living with the disease, for the patient and family and includes the latest research findings. Previous edition: c1995. Softcover.
About the Author
E. Fuller Torrey, M.D., is a clinical research pychiatrist specializing in schizophrenia.He has lectured extensively and has appeared on Oprah!, 60 Minutes, and 20/20
Surviving Schizophrenia: A Manual for Families, Consumers, and Providers FROM THE PUBLISHER Since its first publication nearly twenty years ago, Surviving Schizophrenia has become the standard reference book on the disease, helping thousands of patients, families, and mental health professionals to better deal with the condition. In clear and compassionate language, Dr. E. Fuller Torrey explains the nature causes, symptoms, and treatment of this often misunderstood illness. The classic guide also addresses the many issues of living with the disease, for both patient and family, and includes the latest research findings on the causes of and treatments for schizophrenia. Also here are lucid answers to the questions most commonly asked by families, consumers, and providers. This fully revised fourth edition of Surviving Schizophrenia is a must-have for the multitude of people affected — both directly and indirectly — by this serious, yet treatable, disorder.
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