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Evolving Psychosis: Different Stages, Different Treatments (International Society for the Psychological Treatment of Schizophrenia and Other Psychoses)

By Brian Martindale , Jan Olav Johannessen , Johan Cullberg

Book information

Year
2006
ISBN
1583917225, 9781583917220, 9780203347171, 1583917233, 9781583917237
LCC
RC512 .E95 2006
Open Library ID
OL22722762M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (2199383 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
320\321
Topic
Psychology
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

Can early, need-adapted treatment prevent the long-terms effects of psychosis? How important is phase-specific treatment? Evolving Psychosis explores the success of psycho-social treatments for psychosis in helping patients recover more quickly and stay well longer. Mental health professionals from all over the world share their clinical experience and scientific findings to shed new light on the issues surrounding need-specific treatment. They cover: The Nature of Psychosis, Early Intervention in Psychosis, Phase-Specific Treatment of Psychosis and The Need for Integration. Particular attention is paid to the how treatment can be improved with individually tailored treatment programmes, early intervention, more integration between psychological treatments, and new and better diagnostic concepts. This book incorporates new and controversial ideas which will stimulate discussion regarding the benefits of early, need-adapted treatment. It will be of interest to psychologists, psychiatrists and other mental health professionals interested in psycho-social approaches to psychosis.

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