Title:
Understanding psychosis : issues and challenges for sufferers, families, and friends / Donald Capps.
Author:
Capps, Donald.
Publication Information:
Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield, c2010.
Call Number:
RC512 .C355 2010
Abstract:
Takes a look at psychosis, and contends that although the delusions and hallucinations of the psychotic person are misguided and confused, they are understandable when viewed in the context of a person's life.
ISBN:
9781442205925
Physical Description:
viii, 273 p. ; 24 cm.
Contents:
The epidemic of psychotic illness -- The deinstitutionalization era : its personal and social impact -- How family members cope with serious mental illness -- Rehabilitation strategies for the seriously mentally ill -- Prevention strategies for persons at-risk -- The emergence of psychotic illness : the role of acute identity confusion -- The symptoms of psychotic illness : delusions and hallucinations -- The symptoms of psychotic illness: the assumed identity -- Achieving equilibrium : personal strengths and social supports.
Personal Author:
Copies:
