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The Complete Family Guide to Schizophrenia

Helping Your Loved One Get the Most Out of Life
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Will the person you love ever get better? Chances are you've grappled with the question. With care and support from their families, people with schizophrenia can and do make vast improvements. Noted therapists Kim Mueser and Susan Gingerich deepen your understanding of the illness and cover a wide range of effective treatments. Based on decades of research and experience, they offer pragmatic suggestions for dealing with depression, psychosis, and other symptoms. They show you how to prioritize needs, resolve everyday problems, and encourage your loved one to set life goals. Plus, individual sections highlight special issues for parents, children, siblings, and partners. Whether you're facing schizophrenia for the first time or you've dealt with its impact for years, you'll discover innovative ways to handle challenges that arise over the course of treatment, from reducing the chances of relapse to making friends and finding work. Recovery isn't an endpoint--it's a lifelong journey. With love, hope, and realistic optimism, striving for it can lead to a richer, more rewarding life for your entire family. Winner, NAMI/Ken Book Award
Foreword, Harriet P. Lefley, PhD Preface I. An Overview of Schizophrenia 1. Schizophrenia: Basic Facts, Course, and Outcome 2. Diagnosis and Symptoms 3. Creating a Vision of Recovery 4. Comprehensive Treatment of Schizophrenia 5. Community Resources II. Special Issues for Family Members 6. Parents 7. Siblings 8. Spouses and Partners 9. Parenting and Children III. Preventing Relapses 10. Medications 11. Managing Stress 12. Developing a Relapse Prevention Plan 13. Responding to Crises IV. Creating a Supportive Environment 14. Communicating Effectively 15. Solving Problems 16. Living in Harmony 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 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 Resources
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