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Contemporary Treatment of Psychosis
. Ed(S): Allen, Jon G.; Collins, Dean T.
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Paperback. Despite early optimism, drugs did not cure schizophrenia. Treatment of psychotic illness on the biological level is not sufficient. Based on the approach of the Menninger clinic, this book affirms the central role of nurturing a therapeutic relationship with psychotic patients and their families. Editor(s): Allen, Jon G.; Collins, Dean T. Num Pages: 115 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: MMGW; MMH; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 162 x 10. Weight in Grams: 199.
The introduction of antipsychotic medication in the 1950s produced a revolution in the treatment of the severely mentally ill. Unfortunately, despite early optimism, these drugs did not cure schizophrenia. Treatment of psychotic illness on the biological level is never sufficient. Based on the treatment approach of the famous Menninger clinic, this book affirms the central role of nurturing a therapeutic relationship with psychotic patients and their families through a clear and unequivocal psychological understanding and acceptance. This approach does not settle for compliance with the treatment programme, but fosters the active participation of the patient and family in the design ... Read more
The introduction of antipsychotic medication in the 1950s produced a revolution in the treatment of the severely mentally ill. Unfortunately, despite early optimism, these drugs did not cure schizophrenia. Treatment of psychotic illness on the biological level is never sufficient. Based on the treatment approach of the famous Menninger clinic, this book affirms the central role of nurturing a therapeutic relationship with psychotic patients and their families through a clear and unequivocal psychological understanding and acceptance. This approach does not settle for compliance with the treatment programme, but fosters the active participation of the patient and family in the design ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Jason Aronson Inc. Publishers United States
Number of pages
115
Condition
New
Number of Pages
115
Place of Publication
Northvale NJ, United States
ISBN
9781568218731
SKU
V9781568218731
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