
The First Episode of Psychosis
A Guide for Patients and Their Families
Oxford University Press Inc
1st Edition
Published on 28. January 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-0-19-537249-6 (ISBN)
Description
The First Episode of Psychosis is the ideal book for patients experiencing the frightening and confusing initial episode of psychosis, which often occurs during late adolescence or early adulthood, and which affects nearly 3% of all people over the course of their lifetime. The book covers a range of disorders, focusing on primary psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia and schizophreniform disorder, clearly describing symptoms, early warning signs, and
treatment-information that is essential for patients and families faced with the challenges posed by psychosis. The book also discusses psychiatric evaluation, healthy lifestyle choices, and the stigma often associated with mental illnesses. Worksheets allow readers to keep records of symptoms to facilitate
communication with care providers, and an extensive glossary clarifies the dizzying array of terms used by medical professionals. Optimistic, practical, and recovery-oriented, The First Episode of Psychosis will help patients and their families to take an active, informed role in their care to ensure the best possible prognosis.
treatment-information that is essential for patients and families faced with the challenges posed by psychosis. The book also discusses psychiatric evaluation, healthy lifestyle choices, and the stigma often associated with mental illnesses. Worksheets allow readers to keep records of symptoms to facilitate
communication with care providers, and an extensive glossary clarifies the dizzying array of terms used by medical professionals. Optimistic, practical, and recovery-oriented, The First Episode of Psychosis will help patients and their families to take an active, informed role in their care to ensure the best possible prognosis.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Dimensions
Height: 209 mm
Width: 139 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
328 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-537249-6 (9780195372496)
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Additional editions

Michael T. Compton | Beth Broussard
The First Episode of Psychosis
A Guide for Patients and Their Families
E-Book
04/2009
OUP eBook
€15.49
Available for download

Michael T. Compton | Beth Broussard
First Episode of Psychosis: A Guide for Patients and Their Families
E-Book
03/2009
1st Edition
Oxford University Press
€3.59
Available for download
Persons
Michael T Compton, Emory University School of Medicine, and Beth Broussard, Emory University School of Medicine
Author
Emory University School of Medicine
Emory University School of Medicine
Content
Foreword ; 1. An Overview of Early Psychosis ; 2. Symptons of Early Psychosis ; 3. Diagnosis ; 4. Causes ; 5. The Evaluation ; 6. Medicines ; 7. Psychosocial Treatments ; 8. Follow-Up and Sticking with Treatment ; 9. Recovery and Staying Healthy ; 10. Early Warning Signs ; 11. Stigma ; 12. A Supportive Family Environment