{"product_id":"what-you-need-to-know-about-schizophrenia-9798216375807","title":"What You Need to Know about Schizophrenia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlthough often depicted as aggressive and unpredictable in movies, people with schizophrenia are actually far more likely to be the victims of violence than perpetrators of it. This book sheds light on the realities of this often misunderstood mental illness.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSchizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thoughts and behaviors. Although schizophrenia requires lifelong treatment, early intervention can help individuals effectively manage their symptoms. Even so, it can be a challenging condition to navigate for both the patient and their loved ones. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat You Need to Know about Schizophrenia\u003c\/i\u003e is part of Bloomsbury's \u003ci\u003eInside Diseases and Disorders \u003c\/i\u003eseries. This series profiles a variety of physical and psychological conditions, distilling and consolidating vast collections of scientific knowledge into concise, readable volumes. A list of \"top 10\" essential questions begins each book, providing quick-access answers to readers' most pressing concerns. The text follows a standardized, easy-to-navigate structure, with each chapter exploring a particular facet of the topic. In addition to covering such basics as causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options, books in this series delve into issues that are less commonly addressed but still critically important, such as effects on loved ones and caregivers. Case illustrations highlight key themes discussed in the book and are accompanied by insightful analyses and recommendations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRomeo Vitelli\u003c\/b\u003e received his doctorate in psychology from York University in Toronto, Canada, in 1987 and has been in private practice since 2003. His published works include \u003ci\u003eWhat You Need to Know about Schizophrenia\u003c\/i\u003e (ABC-CLIO, 2021) and\u003ci\u003e Autism: Your Questions Answered \u003c\/i\u003e(Bloomsbury, 2024).\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51603208667410,"sku":"9798216375807","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_faa5a800-cf92-4205-b53a-ec38cb7a4ef3.jpg?v=1757429875","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/what-you-need-to-know-about-schizophrenia-9798216375807","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}