The first episode of psychosis : a guide for patients and their families /
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Oxford ; New York :
Oxford University Press,
2009.
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Table of Contents:
- Part I. Answering your basic questions
- What is psychosis?
- What are the symptoms of psychosis?
- What diagnoses are associated with psychosis?
- What causes primary psychotic disorders like schizophrenia?
- Part II. Clarifying the initial evaluation and treatment of psychosis
- The initial evaluation of psychosis
- Medicines use to treat psychosis
- Psychosocial treatments for early psychosis
- Follow-up and sticking with treatment
- Part III. Helping you look ahead to next steps
- Early warning signs and preventing a relapse
- Staying healthy
- Promoting recovery
- Fighting stigma
- Reducing stress, coping, and communicating effectively: tips for family members and patients
- Finding specialized programs for early psychosis
- seeking more information
- Understanding mental health first aid for psychosis.