Recovery from Schizophrenia: An International Perspective: A Report from the WHO Collaborative Project, the International Study of Schizophrenia

This book is a report of the findings of the International Study of Schizophrenia (ISoS), an outgrowth of several epidemiological studies coordinated by the World Health Organization between 1966 and 1997. Focusing on variations in the course and outcome of schizophrenic disorders in patients worldwide, the investigation occurred in 14 countries in both the developed and developing world. Some of the most significant conclusions: that while recovery from schizophrenia is a struggle for many patients, it is possible to achieve in terms of improved daily function and that, with appropriate treatment, schizophrenia has a favorable outcome for a significant portion of those afflicted with it. This is a unique resource for mental health professionals, practitioners, and researchers worldwide.

Kim Hopper is at the Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research. Glynn Harrison is at the University of Bristol. Aleksandar Janca is at the University of Western Australia. Norman Sartorius is at the University of Geneva.