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The complete family guide to schizophrenia : helping your loved one get the most out of life / Kim T. Mueser and Susan Gingerich ; foreword by Harriet P. Lefley.
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Title:The complete family guide to schizophrenia : helping your loved one get the most out of life / Kim T. Mueser and Susan Gingerich ; foreword by Harriet P. Lefley.
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Author/Creator:Mueser, Kim T.
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Other Contributors/Collections:Gingerich, Susan.
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Published/Created:New York : Guilford Press, ©2006.
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Location:OKANAGAN LIBRARY stacksWhere is this?
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Call Number: WM203 .M84 2006
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Number of Items:1
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Status:Available
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Location:WOODWARD LIBRARY stacksWhere is this?
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Call Number: WM203 .M84 2006
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Number of Items:1
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Status:Available
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Location:OKANAGAN LIBRARY stacksWhere is this?
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Library of Congress Subjects:Schizophrenia.
Schizophrenics--Family relationships.
Mentally ill--Family relationships.
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Description:xiv, 481 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
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Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
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ISBN:1593851804 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1593852738 (hardcover : alk. paper)
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Contents:Pt. I. overview of schizophrenia
1. Schizophrenia : the basics
2. Diagnosis and symptoms
3. Creating a vision of recovery
4. Comprehensive treatment of schizophrenia
5. Community resources
Pt. II. Special issues for family members
6. Parents
7. Siblings
8. Spouses and partners
9. Parenting and children
Pt. III. Preventing relapses
10. Medication
11. Managing stress
12. Developing a relapse prevention plan
13. Responding to crises
Pt. IV. Creating a supportive environment
14. Communicating effectively
15. Solving problems
16. Establishing household rules and sharing responsibilities
Pt. V. Coping with specific problems
17. Psychotic symptoms
18. Negative symptoms
19. Cognitive difficulties
20. Anxiety
21. Depression
22. Alcohol and drug abuse
23. Anger and violence
24. Lack of insight
Pt. VI. Improving quality of life
25. Social relationships
26. Work and school
27. Independent living and self-care skills
28. Leisure and recreation
29. Dealing with stigma
30. Planning for the future.