Main description:

This highly anticipated volume provides a concise, practical, and up-to-the-minute view of evidence-based treatment of schizophrenia. Well-designed outcome studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of specific psychological interventions for schizophrenia for over 40 years. Despite this, schizophrenia is still misperceived by many people to be treatable only by medication. This book reviews currently available treatments for schizophrenia and the evidence for their effectiveness. Practical guidance on comprehensive treatment planning of the condition is provided, along with reviews of current theories of schizophrenia, long-term outcome studies and associated remission rates, different classes and types of assessment instruments relevant to psychiatric rehabilitation, and research on mechanisms of recovery. A number of important conceptual issues are interwoven within the discussion, including the relevance of different models for treatment of schizophrenia, and the importance of a recovery-oriented perspective.

Contents:

Preface Acknowledgments; 1 Description; 1.1 Terminology; Schizophrenia; Positive, Negative, and Disorganized Symptoms; Medical Model; Psychiatric Rehabilitation; Recovery; Evidence-Based Practice; 1.2 Definition; Insight; 1.3 Epidemiology; 1.4 Course and Prognosis; Short-Term Outcome; Long-Term Outcome; 1.5 Differential Diagnosis; 1.6 Comorbidities; Psychiatric Conditions; Medical Conditions; 1.7 Diagnostic Procedures and Documentation; 2 Theories and Models of Schizophrenia; 2.1 Genetics; 2.2 Theories Involving Viral or Immunopathology; 2.3 Birth Complications; 2.4 Neuroanatomy; 2.5 Neurophysiology; 2.6 Neurodevelopment; 2.7 Environmental Factors; 2.8 Substance Abuse; 2.9 Cognitive Factors; 3 Diagnosis and Treatment Indications; 3.1 Assessment; Symptom Assessment; Functional Assesment; Cognitive Assessment; Dynamic Assessment; 3.2 Treatment Planning; Inpatient; MFM Diagnostic Formaulations; Outpatient; 4 Treatment; 4.1 Methods of Treatment; Collaborative Psychopharmacotherapy; Rehabilitation Counseling; Problem Solving Skills Training; Independent Living Skills Training; Supported Employment and Occupational Skills Training; Illness/Wellness Management Skill Training; Peer Support; Family Consultation, Education, and Therapy; Contingency Management; Individual Psychotherapy; 4.2 Mechanisms of Action; Recovery-Oriented Perspectives; 4.3 Efficacy and Prognosis; 4.4 Variations and Combinations of Methods; 4.5 Problems in Carrying out the Treatment; 5 Case Vignette; 6 Further Readings; 7 References; 8 Appendices: Tools and Resources.