| Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 139 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
The facts |
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Facts (Oxford, England)
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| Contents |
Cover; Series; thefacts; Copyright; Contents; 1 What is schizophrenia?; 2 What are the symptoms of schizophrenia?; 3 How is schizophrenia diagnosed?; 4 What is not schizophrenia?; 5 How common is schizophrenia?; 6 Is schizophrenia inherited?; 7 How does the environment influence schizophrenia?; 8 Is schizophrenia a brain disorder?; 9 Is schizophrenia a neurodevelopmental disorder?; 10 How is schizophrenia treated?; 11 What courses and outcomes are possible in schizophrenia?; 12 How can affected individuals and their families cope with schizophrenia?; Appendix 1: List of family and patient support groups; Appendix 2: Accessing clinical trials and research studies; Index |
| Summary |
Schizophrenia: The Facts provides a concise and up-to-date account of the underlying causes and symptoms of schizophrenia, as well as current theories about the disorder. The book provides a welcome source of information and advice both for families of schizophrenics and those involved in caring for them |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on September 12, 2022) |
| Subject |
Schizophrenia.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- General.
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MEDICAL -- Clinical Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Diseases.
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MEDICAL -- Evidence-Based Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Internal Medicine.
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Schizophrenia
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Tsuang, Ming T., 1931- author.
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Faraone, Stephen V., author.
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| ISBN |
9780192543486 |
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0192543482 |
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