Bookedited by Jeffrey A. Lieberman, T. Scott Stroup, Diana O. Perkins, Lisa B. Dixon.
Summary: "Schizophrenia remains the most challenging of mental disorders confronted by psychiatrists and other mental health providers. Its primary manifestations-psychotic symptoms and cognitive impairment-profoundly affect the functioning of individuals with schizophrenia. This is an updated textbook covering the current state of knowledge about schizophrenia, including its causes, nature, presentation, and treatment. Chapters are written by a roster of experts in "-- Provided by publisher.
Contents:
Epidemiology / Bernardo Ng, Stephanie Martinez, Steve Koh, Mauricio Tohen, James E. Gangwisch
Natural History / Diana O. Perkins, Jeffrey A. Lieberman
Psychopathology / Ryan E. Lawrence, Michael B. First
Cultural Variations of Psychotic Disorders / Neil Krishan Aggarwal, Roberto Lewis-Fernández
Causes / Matcheri S. Keshavan, Paulo L. Lizano, Seth W. Perry, Konasale M. Prasad, Julio Licinio
Pathophysiological Theories / Donald C. Goff
Neurobiology / L. Fredrik Jarskog, T. Wilson Woo
Pharmacologic and Somatic Therapies / T. Scott Stroup, Diana O. Perkins, Daniel C. Javitt
Psychosocial and Rehabilitative Therapies / Alice Medalia, Alice Saperstein, Paul Grant
Co-occurring Disorders and Conditions / Sarah Pratt, Melanie Bennett, Mary F. Brunette
Evidence-Based Models of Service Delivery / Michael T. Compton, Marc W. Manseau
Person- and Family-Centered Care / Nev Jones, Lisa Dixon