Titel:
The carer's guide to schizophrenia : a concise, problem-solving resource for family and friends
Persönlicher Verfasser:
PUBDATE:
2021
GVPL_PUBLICATION_INFO:
London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2021.
©2021
Physische Beschreibung:
252 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
ISBN:
9781787755048
Abstract:
"This book will equip carers, family members and friends with the skills to support a person with schizophrenia or other psychoses. Concise language and practical problem-solving exercises throughout make this an ideal resource to easily digest and dip in and out of as needed. It begins by describing the condition in detail, going on to cover the types of treatment available, how to deal with problems and common challenges, and promoting the person's wellbeing, as well as lots of information on carer wellbeing and available help from support services. When caring for someone with schizophrenia or other psychoses, it's important to be highly knowledgeable about the person's mental health condition, how it affects them and how to help in different situations. This positive book will assist carers in every aspect of this challenging, rewarding process."-- amazon.com
Allgemeine Anmerkung:
"A tried-and-tested approach."--Cover
Inhalte:
Introduction -- Understanding schizophrenia -- Understanding treatment -- Introducing problem-solving -- Looking after yourself -- Supporting the person with schizophrenia -- Young carers -- Providing support in different cultures -- Getting the best out of support services -- Effective communication -- Dealing with depression -- Dealing with reduced motivation, social withdrawal and sleep problems -- Addressing risky behavior -- Supporting the person experiencing hallucinations and delusions -- Dealing with weight gain -- Dealing with anger and aggressive behavior -- Dealing with problems associated with tobacco, alcohol and drug use -- Dealing with suicide and self-harm -- The future -- Appendix. Internet contacts for carers, family and friends.
LANGUAGE:
Englisch
