Coping With Schizophrenia: A Guide for Families

by Kim T. Mueser

Detailed, step-by-step strategies for preventing relapses, regulating medications, establishing household rules, dealing with depression & anxiety, overcoming alcohol & drug abuse, responding to crisis, improving quality of life, & planning for the future.

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First published August 1, 1994

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.