Clinical Handbook of Schizophrenia

by Kim T. Mueser (Editor), Dilip V. Jeste (Editor)

Reviewing the breadth of current knowledge on schizophrenia, this handbook provides clear, practical guidelines for effective assessment and treatment in diverse contexts. Leading authorities have contributed 61 concise chapters on all aspects of the disorder and its clinical management. In lieu of exhaustive literature reviews, each chapter summarizes the state of the science; highlights key points the busy practitioner needs to know; and lists recommended resources, including seminal research studies, invaluable clinical tools, and more. Comprehensive, authoritative, and timely, the volume will enable professionals in any setting to better understand and help their patients or clients with severe mental illness.

Genres: Psychology, Reference, Medicine, Science

650 pages, Paperback

First published March 27, 2008

About the author

Kim Tornvall Mueser, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist and Professor at the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Boston University. Dr. Mueser’s clinical and research interests include family psychoeducation, the treatment of co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders, psychiatric rehabilitation for serious mental illnesses, and the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder. His research has been supported by the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration, and the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation. He is the co-author of over 10 books and treatment manuals, and has published extensively, including numerous peer reviewed journal articles and book chapters. Dr. Mueser has also given numerous lectures and workshops on psychiatric rehabilitation, both nationally and internationally.

Reviews

[Paige McLoughlin]

I read this when it first came out in 2014. It was up to date back then. I don't know, having been through the mental health system, it seems, besides antipsychotics and some counselling, if you are a schizophrenic, the course of the disease is a matter of luck and possibly medication compliance. I got off relatively easy after a disruption in my early twenties. I was stabilised and managed to get a college degree and work full-time, seasonally. The outcomes of a lot of schizophrenics are much gloomier, so I consider myself lucky for an unlucky person. Medications help, but they aren't a panacea, and one with luck has the support of their family and community, which I did, which made a big difference. Still, it will definitely disrupt your life very seriously.

[Muhammad al-Khwarizmi]

Decent, wide-ranging compilation of clinical info on schizophrenia.