Understanding and Helping the Schizophrenic: A Guide for Family and Friends (Maresfield Library)
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| Rating | : | 4.26 (682 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1855750635 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 222 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-26 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This authorative book provides real understanding of the patient's world and furnishes useful guidance for helping to hasten recovery.. He describes the patient's unreal world and suffering. There are more than 150,000 schizophrenics in Britain. Silvano Arieti explains what is known about schizophrenia. Here, in the first book on the subject for the general reader, a world-renowned authority on schizophrenia offers a practical guide for the family and friends of a schizophrenic patient. In clear and simple language, Dr. And he offers invaluable advice on how to recognize the first signs of the illness, how to live with and talk to the patient day by day, what arrangements to make, what treatments are available, what hospitalization has to offer, and, in general, how to help as a family member, friend, or paraprofessional. The schizophrenic presents vexing problems for those who are in daily contact
One Of Psychology's Most Fascinating Subjects First Things First I chanced upon "Understanding and Helping the Schizophrenic" in a used book store, and being a fan of unusual psychology books, I snapped it up for a few bucks. It turned out to be a great read, authored by Silvano Arieti, M.D., the man who won the National Book Award for Science for his more extensive treatise: "Interpretation of Schizophrenia." In contrast to "Interpretation," this book was written with the layperson in mind, and it succeeds remarkably in its purpose, giving broad insight into all things related to this most misunde