Coping with schizophrenia : a guide for families /
Kim T. Mueser, Susan Gingerich ; foreword by Harriet P. Lefley.
- Oakland, Calif. : New Harbinger Publications, 1944.
- xvii, 355 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Bibliography: p. [337]-355.
An overview of schizophrenia -- Diagnosis and symptoms -- Medication -- Early warning signs of relapse -- Community resources -- Communicating effectively -- Solving problems -- Managing stress -- Establishing household rules -- Persistent positive and negative symptoms -- Depression and anxiety -- Alcohol and drug abuse -- Preventing and responding to crises -- Improving quality of life -- The importance of siblings -- Planning for your relative's future.
Provides detailed, step-by-step help for people close to someone who suffers from schizophrenia.