Surviving Schizophrenia, 7th Edition, E. Fuller Torrey
Surviving Schizophrenia, 7th Edition, E. Fuller Torrey
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Surviving Schizophrenia, 7th Edition
A Family Manual

Author: E. Fuller Torrey

Narrator: Matthew Josdal

Unabridged: 16 hr 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 03/13/2024

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

Updated throughout and filled with all the latest research, treatment plans, commonly asked questions and more, the bestselling resource on schizophrenia is back—now in its seventh edition.“E. Fuller Torrey is a brilliant writer. There is no one writing on psychology today whom I would rather read.”— Los Angeles TimesSince its first publication in 1983, Surviving Schizophrenia has become the standard reference book on the disease that has helped thousands of patients, their families, and mental health professionals alike.In clear language, this much-praised and important book describes the nature, causes, symptoms, treatment, and course of schizophrenia, and explores living with it from both the patient’s and the family’s point of view. This new, completely updated seventh edition includes the latest research findings on what causes the illness, as well as information about the newest drugs for treatment, and answers the questions most often asked by families, consumers, and providers.An indispensable guide for those afflicted by schizophrenia as well as those who care for them, Surviving Schizophrenia covers every aspect of the condition and sheds new light on an often-misunderstood illness.Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

About E. Fuller Torrey

E. Fuller Torrey, M.D., is a research psychiatrist specializing in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. He is the executive director of the Stanley Medical Research Institute, the founder of the Treatment Advocacy Center, a professor of psychiatry at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, and the author of twenty books. He lives in Bethesda, Maryland.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sean on September 07, 2012

i read this book last year when i was reading a lot of stuff about my condition as a schizophrenic. this was at the same time the most and least helpful book in that streak. it was crammed with facts about the disorder and i could tell torrey seems really sympathetic towards 'consumers' and wants to......more

Goodreads review by Owen on September 26, 2011

This must be one of the best books about schizophrenia. I learned a lot. I highly recommend it to everyone. Schizophrenia continues to be the most misunderstood illness of all. Take home messages: antipsychotic medication is essential for treatment; 25% of schizophrenics fully recover, 25% recover a......more

Goodreads review by Beth on September 05, 2009

Outstanding. Treats you like you are an intelligent reader. Learned more here about schizophrenia- causes, issues, treatment, meds - than any other source. Much material is from people suffering from the disease. Sending from iPhone, so won't write more now , but I highly recommend this book.......more

Goodreads review by Priyanshu on September 01, 2020

I was recommended this book by a friend and I just hope that by recommending it, I also act as that friend to strangers on the net. It is without doubt an excellent book. I don’t know this, but I am guessing that people in this field regard it as a holy book. Why should you read this book? Is someone......more

Goodreads review by Amila on August 10, 2009

A great resource if you know someone with schizophrenia. Torrey explains how, despite over two centuries of medical research, this disease is still highly misunderstood and can be very difficult to navigate. The overview provided and list of further resources helps meet this need for information whi......more

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