Understanding Schizophrenia - A Guide to the New Research on Causes and Treatment (Hardcover)

Anyone who has ever has a friend or family member diagnosed with schizophrenia knows firsthand the anguish, confusion, and sense of helplessness that often accompany this diagnosis. Although recent advances in assessing brain structure and function have created a wealth of new information about this common yet devastating disease, and have provided new treatment options, many clinicians and families are unaware of these developments.In Understanding Schizophrenia, two leading schizophrenia researchers, provide the most comprehensive and up-to-date scientific guide to dealing with this disease.