Moving On: A Guide to Good Health and Recovery for People with a Diagnosis of Schizophrenia
by: Roz D'Ombraine Hewitt
Karnac Books Ltd (February 2007)

This straightforward, accessible and inspiring guide provides information on: the myths and misconceptions surrounding schizophrenia; the possible causes and how the illness is diagnosed; medication and other treatment options; sources of support; improving health and well-being; employment - paid and voluntary; complementary therapies; counselling and psychotherapy.

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Schizophrenia: the facts
by: M. Tsuang, S. Faraone
Oxford University Press; 2Rev Ed edition (8 May 1997)

Schizophrenia is one of the most traumatic psychiatric conditions, both for the patient and their family. It also suffers from frequent misinterpretation by the popular media. The disorder usually manifests itself through significant periods of hallucinations and bizarre delusions, but patients are not generally violent, and do have periods of remission.

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In Search of Madness In search of madness: schizophrenia and neuroscience
by: R. Walter Heinrichs
Oxford University Press Inc, USA (1 Mar 2001)

Is definitive understanding of schizophrenia as a brain disease just around the corner? This book synthesizes twenty years of research into diverse fields such as the symptoms, biology, and neurochemistry of schizophrenia, exploring theories of the disease and possibilities for future research. In fact, it seems that schizophrenia patients differ from healthy people more in their cognition than in their biology, an understanding of which will revolutionize both neuroscience and psychiatry.

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Tell Me I'm Here
by: Anne Deveson
Penguin Books Australia Ltd; Rev Ed edition (31 Mar 1998)

"This is a story about a journey... where my son became a will-o'-the wisp, leading us all into brambles and boglands... Jonathan had schizophrenia. He was seventeen when he first became ill. In the beginning I had intended writing a book about schizophrenia. After Jonathan's death I wanted to write a more personal book..." Anne Deveson has won widespread recognition for her work as a writer, broadcaster and documentary film-maker.

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Schizophrenia: Understanding and Coping with the Illness
by: John Cutting and Anne Charlish
Thorsons 1995

A complete guide to all aspects of schizophrenia. It explains what the illness is and how it is treated. Whether you are a sufferer, carer or professional worker, the book should lead to a greater understanding of the condition.

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