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The classic, best-selling resource on schizophrenia -- fully revised and completely updated
Since its first publication in 1983, Surviving Schizophreniahas helped thousands of patients, families, and mental health professionals understand this complex and often stigmatized illness. In clear, sympathetic language, this definitive book describes the nature, causes, symptoms, and history of schizophrenia, taking readers inside the minds of those living with the disease.
This new, completely updated fifth edition includes the latest research findings on all aspects of the disease as well as information about the newest treatments and answers to the questions most often asked by families, patients, and providers.
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“[Torrey] is comprehensive in his coverage of topics and thorough in his discussion.” NAMI Advocate
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“A comprehensive, realistic, and compassionate approach...Should be of tremendous value to anyone who must confront these questions.” Psychology Times
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“Brilliant.... There is no one writing on psychology today whom I would rather read.” Los Angeles Times
Synopsis
Since its first publication in 1983, Surviving Schizophrenia has become the standard reference book on the disease and has helped thousands of patients, their families and mental health professionals. In clear language, this much–praised and important book describes the nature, causes, symptoms, treatment and course of schizophrenia and also explores living with it from both the patient and the family's point of view. This new, completely updated fifth edition includes the latest research findings on what causes the disease as well as information about the newest drugs for treatment and answers to the questions most often asked by families, consumers and providers.
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About the Author
E. Fuller Torrey, M.D., is a research psychiatrist specializing in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. He is the executive director of the Stanley Medical Research Institute, the founder of the Treatment Advocacy Center, a professor of psychiatry at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, and the author of twenty books. He lives in Bethesda, Maryland.