Pharmacological and Psychosocial Treatments in Schizophrenia

This updated, revised, and expanded edition continues to provide a succinct clinical overview of key areas pertinent to the holistic treatment of people with schizophrenia, emphasizing the importance of psychosocial treatments. In addition to reviewing the latest data concerning the newer antipsychotic agents and clinical guidelines for their use, it discusses the psychosocial interventions for specific aspects of schizophrenia symptomatology and disability that have been shown to offer major benefits to recovery. The book offers practical guidance on effective strategies for use in both clinical settings and in the family context.