The Recognition and Management of Early Psychosis: A Preventive Approach (Cambridge Medicine (Paperback)) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521617316 ISBN 13: 9780521617314

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2009

Synopsis

Psychotic illness is managed and treated with best results when it is recognized at the earliest stages of a person developing the disorder, or when that person is identified as being at high risk of doing so. Describing a stage-specific model highlighting the risk, the clinical and biological factors present during the development of the illness, and the best treatments available for each of these stages, this new edition will guide practitioners and researchers in the adoption of carefully planned management strategies fully integrating treatment with prevention. Issues such as resistance to drugs and vocational recovery are covered, with related topics such as service organization and community education. This will be essential reading for all those involved in the care of people with early psychotic illness, or those responsible for the organization of services.

About this title

Book Description:

This new edition describes a stage-specific model highlighting the risk, the clinical and biological factors present during the development of psychotic illness, and the best treatments available for each of these stages. Guides practitioners and researchers in the adoption of carefully planned management strategies fully integrating treatment with prevention.

About the Author:

Henry J. Jackson is a Professor at the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0521617316
• ISBN 13: 9780521617314
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 444
• Editor: Jackson Henry J., McGorry Patrick D.