Brings together this disparate and complex literature into a highly
accessible and up to date way. It is written by two leading academic slinical
psychologists in the area who uniquely bring together an understanding of key
concepts.Our understanding of schizophrenia has advanced considerably over the last
ten years, yet it remains the most debilitating of the psychotic disorders,
with less than one third of sufferers returning to a 'normal' level of
functioning. This highly-accessible and up-to-date book brings together the
disparate and complex literature on the subject. Written by two leading
academic-clinical psychologists, it uniquely combines key scientific concepts
with clinical reality, exploring the biological and psychological aspects of
schizophrenia before going on to look at interventions and strategies.
Schizophrenia is essential reading for all those attempting to gain some
understanding of this exciting and rapidly developing field, from
undergraduates to trainees and professionals, including clinical psychologists,
psychiatric nurses and psychiatrists.
