Surviving Schizophrenia, 7Th Edition: A Family Manual

Good and useful

Excellent book. Very well written. But the author believes only in western medications. He doesn't believe in alternate healing methods. He seems too much believer of chemical imbalance theory. There is so much research going on about the dangerous effects of psychiatric medications. He doesn't believe in any of these. He believes that psychiatrists are correct and medications are the only way.

This book will go a long way to the parents, caregivers, spouses of schizophrenia patients in understanding nature of the disease, and how to sail in life on their own.

Reading this book gives a feel as though the author himself is sitting before us and explaining in simple terms everything about schizophrenia. Worth every penny.

This book was very helpful to me .It helps me to understand every action , every move , every activity of caretaker . I could understand him easily his problems his behaviour easily This book helps refrain me to fall into trap of misunderstanding caretaker . I could look after him and understand his situation easily after reading This book It help me to be calm during this difficult phase as I know it was the outcome of disease

This is a good reference book for anybody who or his family member is suffering from schizophrenia. This disease has many symtoms/forms and it is good to be aware of them as due to this disease one gets delusions/hallucinations and the patient confuses with reality. Schizophrenia is culture/location specific and some of the tips or issues discussed may not be relevant in other countries like India. This book has given me knowledge about the disease which we may not find on internet. It is a good purchase.

Get it today. Will help you in tonnes.

I've read several editions of this book over the years, alongside many other books on the subject (especially from the UK and Germany). To me, it continues to be one of the best books for anyone who has a close friend or relative living with schizophrenia. I find the chapter describing symptoms particularly outstanding, very sensitive and brilliantly presenting what it might be like for the person who's ill. Quite a few chapters focus on the US-system of healthcare etc., and are less relevant to me personally.

Ótimo livro! Ainda estou no começo, mas é muito bom e esclarecer, é como se eu estivesse dentro da mente do meu filho!!

The chapters are easy to pick and choose incase your in a hurry. I did Audio books also. There is a lot of info to take in but the author makes it easy to understand. He gives lots of facts and studies which helps when you need to be an advocate for a loved one. Cause the Mental Health care in the USA is only helpful when you know what to ask for. This book helps you to know about the illness and the healthcare system. Not specifically for your state, because they are all different, but what helps the disease best.

The best book on schizophrenia on the market.

Thorough & insightful. This wonderfully written book should be mandatory reading for every individual who supports the needs of psychologically challenged clients & family members under their care.