Schizophrenia is one of the most misunderstood and stigmatized mental illnesses. Discover the truth about this condition, which affects roughly 25 million people worldwide.
Part of the Q&A Health Guides series, this book offers a broad introduction to schizophrenia. The book's questions cover what schizophrenia is and its common characteristics, the factors that may lead to its emergence, how schizophrenia is diagnosed and managed, and how to best support friends or loved ones living with schizophrenia. Schizophrenia: Your Questions Answered helps readers better understand a psychiatric disorder that has been falsely portrayed in the media for decades.
Augmenting the main text, a collection of 5 case studies illustrate key concepts and issues through relatable stories and insightful recommendations. The common misconceptions section at the beginning of the volume dispels 5 long-standing and harmful myths about schizophrenia, directing readers to additional information in the text. The glossary defines terms that may be unfamiliar to readers, while the directory of resources curates a list of the most useful books, websites, and other materials. Finally, whether they're looking for more information about this subject or any other health-related topic, readers can turn to the guide to health literacy section for practical tools and strategies for finding, evaluating, and using credible sources of health information both on and off the internet.
| ISBN: | 9798765120323 |
| Publication date: | 12th June 2025 |
| Author: | Romeo Vitelli |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Academic an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 136 pages |
| Series: | Q&A Health Guides |
Schizophrenia is one of the most misunderstood and stigmatized mental illnesses. Discover the truth about this condition, which affects roughly 25 million people worldwide.
Part of the Q&A Health Guides series, this book offers a broad introduction to schizophrenia. The book's questions cover what schizophrenia is and its common characteristics, the factors that may lead to its emergence, how schizophrenia is diagnosed and managed, and how to best support friends or loved ones living with schizophrenia. Schizophrenia: Your Questions Answered helps readers better understand a psychiatric disorder that has been falsely portrayed in the media for decades.
Augmenting the main text, a collection of 5 case studies illustrate key concepts and issues through relatable stories and insightful recommendations. The common misconceptions section at the beginning of the volume dispels 5 long-standing and harmful myths about schizophrenia, directing readers to additional information in the text. The glossary defines terms that may be unfamiliar to readers, while the directory of resources curates a list of the most useful books, websites, and other materials. Finally, whether they're looking for more information about this subject or any other health-related topic, readers can turn to the guide to health literacy section for practical tools and strategies for finding, evaluating, and using credible sources of health information both on and off the internet.
Schizophrenia is available in Hardback
Schizophrenia was written by Romeo Vitelli and published by Bloomsbury Academic an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
Schizophrenia has 136 pages
Yes it is part of Q&A Health Guides series
£36.00