Product Description

Since its first publication in 1983, Surviving Schizophrenia has become the standard reference book on the disease and has helped thousands of patients, their families, and mental health professionals. In clear language, this much-praised and important book describes the nature, causes, symptoms, treatment, and course of schizophrenia. It also explores living with the disease from both the patient and the families point of view. This new, completely updated fourth edition includes the latest findings on causes of the disease; information about the newest drugs for treatment; and answers to the questions most often asked by families, consumers, and providers. Surviving Schizophrenia has sold more than 250,000 copies.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #415031 in Books
• Published on: 2001-04-26
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 544 pages

Review
“[Torrey] is comprehensive in his coverage of topics and thorough in his discussion.” (NAMI Advocate )

“A comprehensive, realistic, and compassionate approach...Should be of tremendous value to anyone who must confront these questions.” (Psychology Times )

“Brilliant.... There is no one writing on psychology today whom I would rather read.” (Los Angeles Times )

Los Angeles Times
"E. Fuller Torrey is a brilliant writer. There is no one writing on psychology today whom I would rather read."

Psychology Times
"A comprehensive, realistic, and compassionate approach...Should be of tremendous value to anyone who must confront these questions."