{"product_id":"understanding-schizophrenia-a-practical-guide-for-patients-families-and-health-care-professionals-hardcover","title":"Understanding Schizophrenia: A Practical Guide for Patients, Families, and Health Care Professionals - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRavinder Reddy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMatcheri Keshavan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWritten 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.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSchizophrenia is a devastating illness that affects more than two million Americans. Written to help anyone who is faced with managing schizophrenia, whether as a patient, friend, or family member, this accessible book is an ideal first stop for practical, up-to-date information. It includes an overview of schizophrenic disorder and provides answers to common questions that arise at different phases of the illness. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis brief and to-the-point guide focuses on dealing with many aspects of schizophrenia--complying with treatment, managing crises, being a caregiver, communicating with the care team, and coping skills. The book also provides practical approaches to common issues, such as financial support, housing, employment, interacting with the legal system, stress management, socialization, and negative emotions. Included are useful forms, lists, and a comprehensive collection of resources to access help and information. The goal of this book is to assist patients and their loved ones to effectively face schizophrenia, achieve maximal recovery, and enjoy a good quality of life.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRavinder Reddy\u003c\/b\u003e, MD, is adjunct professor of psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He has been involved in psychiatric education for more than 25 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatcheri S. Keshavan\u003c\/b\u003e, MD, FRCPC, MRCPsych, is Stanley Cobb Professor and vice chair for public psychiatry, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4 x 9.1 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 15, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44282613301350,"sku":"9781440831508","price":115.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/aFh2NExVNkpqVDQxZ2RiYnRNRUkrQT09.webp?v=1766575237","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/understanding-schizophrenia-a-practical-guide-for-patients-families-and-health-care-professionals-hardcover","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}