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100 questions & answers about schizophrenia : painful minds
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- ISBN: 9781284065763 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- ISBN: 1284065766 (pbk. : alk. paper)
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xxx, 230 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm - Edition: Third edition.
- Publisher: Burlington, MA : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, [2017]
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| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | The illness and its characteristics -- Treatment : when, where, by whom, and with what? -- Genetic risk -- Nongenetic risk factors -- Substance abuse and schizophrenia -- The biology underlying schizophrenia : current research findings -- Violence and aggression in schizophrenia -- Suicidal behavior and schizophrenia -- Issues for women -- The homeless and schizophrenia -- Legal and ethical issues -- Living with schizophrenia and recovery. |
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100 Questions and Answers about Schizophrenia
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Table of Contents
100 Questions and Answers about Schizophrenia
| Section | Section Description | Page Number |
|---|---|---|
| Acknowledgment | p. xi | |
| Foreword | p. xiii | |
| A Patient's Perspective | p. xiii | |
| A Sister's Perspective | p. xvi | |
| The Nurses' Perspective | p. xxii | |
| Note from the Author | p. xxix | |
| Introduction | p. 1 | |
| Part 1 | The Illness and Its Characteristics | p. 7 |
| Questions 1-24 provide information for people who've just been diagnosed with schizophrenia or related disorders: | ||
| 1 | What is schizophrenia? | p. 8 |
| 2 | What are the first signs of this illness? How do I know whether someone has schizophrenia? | p. 14 |
| 3 | Is being "schizophreniform" the same as having "schizophrenia"? | p. 22 |
| 4 | What does it mean to have a "schizotypal personality disorder"? | p. 23 |
| 5 | What is schizoaffective disorder? | p. 24 |
| 6 | How is schizophrenia different from manic depression or bipolar disease? | p. 27 |
| 7 | Is it possible to hear voices that are not there and not be ill? | p. 29 |
| 8 | Does being told one has a psychosis mean one has schizophrenia? | p. 30 |
| 9 | What is catatonia? | p. 31 |
| 10 | What is a delusion? | p. 34 |
| 11 | What is meant by positive and negative symptoms? | p. 36 |
| 12 | Do people with schizophrenia have language problems? | p. 36 |
| 13 | Do people with schizophrenia get depression? | p. 38 |
| 14 | Are memory problems symptoms of schizophrenia? | p. 39 |
| 15 | Do people with schizophrenia have a low IQ? | p. 40 |
| 16 | Are muscular problems associated with schizophrenia? | p. 41 |
| 17 | Do people with schizophrenia have a reduced life span or die from their illness? | p. 42 |
| 18 | Are there medical conditions that look like schizophrenia? | p. 42 |
| 19 | Do people with schizophrenia have fewer offspring? | p. 43 |
| 20 | Do people diagnosed with a first episode of schizophrenia recover? If so, how long will this take? | p. 44 |
| 21 | What is the course of chronic schizophrenia over time, and what can influence it? | p. 46 |
| 22 | What can patients and their families do to minimize symptoms and influence outcome? | p. 48 |
| 23 | What happens if someone opts for no treatment or gets the wrong treatment? | p. 49 |
| 24 | Are there some societies in which no individuals develop schizophrenia? | p. 50 |
| Part 2 | Treatment: When, Where, by Whom, and With What? | p. 53 |
| Questions 25-41 review different options available to treat schizophrenia: | ||
| 25 | Who first sees an individual with schizophrenia, and what type of professional can treat the first symptoms? | p. 54 |
| 26 | Why won't some psychiatrists treat people with schizophrenia? | p. 58 |
| 27 | What if I do not have insurance or my policy does not cover psychiatric care? | p. 59 |
| 28 | Do I have to be treated in a hospital if I have schizophrenia? If so, for how long? | p. 61 |
| 29 | What treatments were used before pharmaceutical companies introduced neuroleptic medication? | p. 63 |
| 30 | What are the current choices for medication? | p. 66 |
| 31 | Are combinations of different medications more effective than one alone? | p. 71 |
| 32 | When to use clozapine and if it doesn't work, then what? | p. 73 |
| 33 | Are there any new possibilities for treatments on the horizon? | p. 75 |
| 34 | What are the medication side effects and how are they resolved? | p. 76 |
| 35 | How long does medication have to be taken? | p. 79 |
| 36 | Are long-acting injectables more helpful than oral medications? | p. 80 |
| 37 | Is electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) a treatment for schizophrenia? | p. 81 |
| 38 | What is transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and what can it do? | p. 82 |
| 39 | What is cognitive behavioral therapy? | p. 83 |
| 40 | Can a specific diet help, or using vitamin and fish oil supplements? | p. 85 |
| 41 | Can individual, group, or family therapy help? | p. 89 |
| Part 3 | Genetic Risk | p. 91 |
| Questions 42-57 discuss the genetic risks associated with schizophrenia: | ||
| 42 | Is schizophrenia inherited? | p. 92 |
| 43 | Should I adopt a baby whose birth parent had schizophrenia? | p. 95 |
| 44 | If someone related to me has schizophrenia, what are my chances of getting it? What are the chances of my children getting schizophrenia if my partner has a relative with it as well? | p. 96 |
| 45 | If I have an identical twin with schizophrenia, but I am well, what are my children's chances of having schizophrenia? | p. 97 |
| 46 | What chromosomal risk factors can increase one's risk for schizophrenia? | p. 98 |
| 47 | What are the methods used to find gene defects that are associated with schizophrenia? | p. 99 |
| 48 | What genes are currently implicated as risks for schizophrenia? | p. 105 |
| 49 | Are any risk genes specific to schizophrenia, or are they implicated in other diseases as well? | p. 107 |
| 50 | How is it assumed that genes cause schizophrenia? | p. 107 |
| 51 | What do DNA copy number variations (CNVs) have to do with schizophrenia? | p. 110 |
| 52 | What is an endophenotype for schizophrenia? | p. 111 |
| 53 | Are there lab tests to identify genetic risk for schizophrenia? | p. 113 |
| 54 | Should I order commercially available DNA tests for schizophrenia? | p. 113 |
| 55 | Can DNA testing enable physicians to determine which medications to administer? | p. 115 |
| 56 | How can genetic research provide new treatments? | p. 116 |
| 57 | What are the ethical concerns about genetic testing? Do those with genes for schizophrenia face discrimination? | p. 117 |
| Part 4 | Nongenetic Risk Factors | p. 121 |
| Questions 58-64 discuss nongenetic-based risk factors that can contribute to schizophrenia: | ||
| 58 | Do birth complications cause schizophrenia? | p. 122 |
| 59 | Is schizophrenia more common in some cultural or racial groups than others? | p. 123 |
| 60 | Can bad family relationships cause schizophrenia? | p. 124 |
| 61 | Can immigration from another country increase risk for schizophrenia? | p. 126 |
| 62 | Does where you live affect your risk for illness (urban versus rural environments)? | p. 127 |
| 63 | Is schizophrenia infectious? | p. 127 |
| 64 | Do viruses cause schizophrenia? | p. 128 |
| Part 5 | Substance Abuse and Schizophrenia | p. 131 |
| Questions 65-71 review the effects of substance abuse in schizophrenia: | ||
| 65 | Can the use of multiple street drugs in adolescence cause schizophrenia? | p. 132 |
| 66 | Can cannabis/marijuana specifically cause schizophrenia? | p. 133 |
| 67 | Can someone who has schizophrenia smoke cannabis/marijuana? Is it harmful, or can it also be beneficial? | p. 134 |
| 68 | Which drugs cause schizophrenia-like symptoms in people who do not have schizophrenia? | p. 136 |
| 69 | What does drug use do to people who have schizophrenia? | p. 136 |
| 70 | Can someone who has schizophrenia drink alcohol? | p. 137 |
| 71 | Why do people with schizophrenia smoke cigarettes excessively? | p. 137 |
| Part 6 | The Biology Underlying Schizophrenia: Current Research Findings | p. 139 |
| Questions 72-79 provide information about the biologic findings on schizophrenia and testing being done to determine the disease's effects on the body: | ||
| 72 | Are there any tests that can be taken from blood, urine, or spinal fluid to definitively diagnose schizophrenia? | p. 140 |
| 73 | Is schizophrenia a "chemical imbalance"? | p. 141 |
| 74 | Are there any differences in the brains of people who have schizophrenia? | p. 143 |
| 75 | Should an MRI scan be performed? | p. 146 |
| 76 | Are functional MRI scans useful? | p. 147 |
| 77 | Should an EEG be done on patients with schizophrenia? | p. 148 |
| 78 | When do the brain changes occur, and is schizophrenia considered a progressive brain disorder? | p. 149 |
| 79 | Could the brain changes be due to an inflammatory process? | p. 152 |
| Part 7 | Violence and Aggression in Schizophrenia | p. 153 |
| Questions 80-82 examine the connection between violent behavior and this mental illness: | ||
| 80 | Do people with schizophrenia frequently commit violent acts and crimes? | p. 154 |
| 81 | What should I do if my relative or friend is behaving violently or expressing violent thoughts? | p. 157 |
| 82 | How can violent behavior be predicted? | p. 158 |
| Part 8 | Suicidal Behavior and Schizophrenia | p. 161 |
| Questions 83-84 discuss how to best recognize someone at high risk for suicidal behaviors and prevent this tragic outcome: | ||
| 83 | What are the signs of suicidal thoughts in schizophrenia? | p. 162 |
| 84 | What can be done to prevent suicide attempts? | p. 164 |
| Part 9 | Issues for Women | p. 165 |
| Questions 85-90 review specific issues unique to female patients with schizophrenia: | ||
| 85 | Is schizophrenia different in women? | p. 166 |
| 86 | Should patients who are pregnant take medication for schizophrenia? | p. 168 |
| 87 | What is the risk of a postpartum relapse? | p. 169 |
| 88 | Should mothers with schizophrenia breast-feed infants? | p. 170 |
| 89 | Can estrogen for birth control help suppress symptoms? | p. 171 |
| 90 | Can schizophrenia be exacerbated during and after menopause? | p. 171 |
| Part 10 | The Homeless and Schizophrenia | p. 173 |
| Questions 91-92 discuss the connection between homelessness and mental illness: | ||
| 91 | How prevalent is schizophrenia among the homeless? | p. 174 |
| 92 | What causes homelessness, and what is being done to prevent it? | p. 176 |
| Part 11 | Legal and Ethical Issues | p. 181 |
| Questions 93-95 discuss legal and ethical questions posed by schizophrenia: | ||
| 93 | What does "involuntary" hospital commitment involve? | p. 182 |
| 94 | What is the legal insanity defense? | p. 184 |
| 95 | Why participate in research, and can patients with schizophrenia have the capacity to give informed consent for research and medical procedures? | p. 190 |
| Part 12 | Living with Schizophrenia and Recovery | p. 193 |
| Questions 96-100 provide information on daily life with and recovery from schizophrenia: | ||
| 96 | Can people with schizophrenia recover? | p. 194 |
| 97 | What are the origins of the stigma attached to having schizophrenia? | p. 195 |
| 98 | Can a person with schizophrenia be professionally creative? | p. 196 |
| 99 | Should a person with schizophrenia drive a car? | p. 197 |
| 100 | What support groups, books, and websites can I go to for help? | p. 199 |
| Appendix: Resources | p. 201 | |
| Glossary | p. 211 | |
| Index | p. 221 |
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