Understanding Schizophrenia by Richard Keefe & Philip D. Harvey

Understanding Schizophrenia: A Guide to the New Research on Causes and Treatment

by Richard Keefe & Philip D. Harvey

Two leading schizophrenia researchers present the first accessible, comprehensive, and completely up-to-date guide to dealing with the disease.

They provide the latest information on the integration of drugs and psychological treatments and discuss how family members can be a helpful part of the treatment process.

Praise for Understanding Schizophrenia:

"The authors have provided the first book one should reach for when the educated relative of a schizophrenic asks, 'What can you tell me about this disorder? Without sugar-coating, Keefe and Harvey have managed to write the equivalent of Dr. Spock for informing both a lay and professional readership how to go about understanding schizophrenia. User-friendly and comprehensive, this book can be recommended to all those who have tried to keep up with the developments in this field."
—Irving I. Gottesman, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology, University of Virginia, Author of Schizophrenia Genesis

"This book strikes exactly the right combination of accuracy, balance of judgement, and clarity of exposition that will make it invaluable to patients, their families and friends, and all of those professionals who work directly with persons suffering from schizophrenia. The interested layman may also read it with much profit."
—Brendan A. Maher, Edward C. Henderson Professor of the Psychology of Personality and former Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Harvard University

"This book provides an excellent overview of schizophrenia for those who are affected, their families, and mental illness professionals. It strongly emphasizes the neurobiological basis of this disease and, as such, firmly establishes schizophrenia as a brain disease. It is a solid and useful addition to the field."
—E. Fuller Torrey M.D., Author of Surviving Schizophrenia

"An important resource for families, Understanding Schizophrenia is a clearly written and comprehensive guide. The authors explore the latest advances in brain research and help families understand their vital role in effective treatment."
—Laurie Flynn, Executive Director, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill