{"product_id":"understanding-schizophrenia-ravinder-d-reddy-9781440831508","title":"Understanding Schizophrenia: A Practical Guide for Patients, Families, and Health Care Professionals","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWritten by two physicians with decades of clinical and research experience in the field, this volume helps readers face schizophrenia by understanding what it is and how it is managed.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSchizophrenia is a devastating illness that affects more than two million Americans. Written to help anyone who is faced with managing schizophrenia, whether as a patient, friend, or family member, this accessible book is an ideal first stop for practical, up-to-date information. It includes an overview of schizophrenic disorder and provides answers to common questions that arise at different phases of the illness. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis brief and to-the-point guide focuses on dealing with many aspects of schizophrenia--complying with treatment, managing crises, being a caregiver, communicating with the care team, and coping skills. The book also provides practical approaches to common issues, such as financial support, housing, employment, interacting with the legal system, stress management, socialization, and negative emotions. Included are useful forms, lists, and a comprehensive collection of resources to access help and information. The goal of this book is to assist patients and their loved ones to effectively face schizophrenia, achieve maximal recovery, and enjoy a good quality of life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ravinder D. Reddy MD, Matcheri S. Keshavan MD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1440831505\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781440831508\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Praeger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/15\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 5.90w x 1.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2016","brand":"Ravinder D. Reddy MD","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43986195611903,"sku":"9781440831508","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d74d547a-5359-4e4b-85ab-ba088dad7877.jpg?v=1683281925","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/understanding-schizophrenia-ravinder-d-reddy-9781440831508","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}