| Description |
x, 163 pages ; 21 cm |
| Contents |
1. Introduction : a parent's nightmare -- 2. Understanding the disorder : what it is and what to expect -- 3. Getting the right treatment for your child : medications, therapy, and more -- 4. Everyday life -- 5. Prevention of schizophrenia : the challenges -- 6. Conclusion : a call for action -- App. 1. Diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia -- App. 2. Assertive community treatment (ACT) and supported employment programs |
| Summary |
"If Your Adolescent Has Schizophrenia is an informative guide, written specifically to help parents and other adults spot the warning signs and seek appropriate treatment for the young people in their lives who have been diagnosed with this disorder. Combining scientific expertise with the practical wisdom of parents who have raised teenagers with this illness, this concise and authoritative book also provides a clear definition of the disease and its various types, including early indicators, and offers tips on how to arrange for the proper diagnosis and treatment. The authors explain the most up-to-date treatments available, identify the red flags of schizophrenia, and explain the dangers of not getting appropriate help for young people with this disorder. They also offer advice on how to handle everyday life - both at home and at school - once a diagnosis is made and emphasize the importance of psychiatric rehabilitation in helping a young person toward recovery."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
"The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands, the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Schizophrenia in children.
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Schizophrenia in adolescence.
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Child mental health.
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| Author |
Johnson, Ann Braden, 1945-
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| LC no. |
2005026317 |
| ISBN |
019518212X (paperback) |
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0195182111 (hbk.) |
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9780195182125 (paperback) |
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9780195182118 (hbk.) |
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