Preface

I. An Overview of Schizophrenia

1. Schizophrenia: Basic Facts, Course, and Outcome

2. Diagnosis and Symptoms

3. Creating a Vision of Recovery

4. Comprehensive Treatment of Schizophrenia

5. Community Resources

II. Special Issues for Family Members

6. Parents

7. Siblings

8. Spouses and Partners

9. Parenting and Children

III. Preventing Relapses

10. Medications

11. Managing Stress

12. Developing a Relapse Prevention Plan

13. Responding to Crises

IV. Creating a Supportive Environment

14. Communicating Effectively

15. Solving Problems

16. Living in Harmony

V. Coping with Specific Problems

17. Psychotic Symptoms

18. Negative Symptoms

19. Cognitive Difficulties

20. Anxiety

21. Depression

22. Alcohol and Drug Abuse

23. Anger and Violence

24. Lack of Insight

VI. Improving Quality of Life

25. Social Relationships

26. Work and School

27. Independent Living and Self-Care Skills

28. Leisure and Recreation

29. Dealing with Stigma

30. Planning for the Future

Resources