Schizophrenia

Surviving schizophrenia: a manual for families, consumers and providers
Fuller Torrey E. Harper Perennial Library, 1995

Completely updated and revised, the third edition of this manual thoroughly details everything patients, families, and mental health professionals need to know about one of the most widespread and misunderstood illnesses.

Schizophrenia: the facts

Tsuang MT, Farraone SV, Johnson P. Oxford University Press, 1997

This book provides a concise and up-to-date account of the underlying causes and symptoms of schizophrenia. The authors are psychiatrists with many years of experience in the treatment of schizophrenia. They look at all the current treatment options, both medical and psychological, together with likely side effects and the problem of compliance with treatment. The role of the family and the community in caring for schizophrenia patients is also considered. This book will provide a welcome source of information both for the families of schizophrenia patients and for the medical personnel involved in their care.

Factsheet: Overview of mental disorders

Factsheet: Diagnosis of mental disorders

Factsheet: Rating scales

Factsheet: Treating mental disorders