What is Schizophrenia and How Can We Fix It?

by Glenn D. Shean

Overview

What is Schizophrenia and How Can We Fix It? is an attempt to present a balanced overview of research and theory on the causes and treatment of schizophrenia. This work provides a comprehensive, up-to-date survey of contemporary theory and research on schizophrenia as well as the historical background of this mental illness. It also details the diagnostic issues, epidemiology, neurobiological research and psychopharmacology.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761826637
Publisher:	University Press of America
Publication date:	12/30/2003
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	126
Product dimensions:	5.52(w) x 8.52(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Glenn D. Shean is a Professor in the Department of Psychology, College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 History of the Diagnosis Chapter 2 Symptoms, Course, and Outcome Chapter 3 Diathesis-Stress and Systems Models Chapter 4 Biological Approaches Chapter 5 Psychosocial Models Chapter 6 Life in the Community Chapter 7 Conclusion