Schizophrenia / H.W. Poole ; series consultant, Anne S. Walters, PhD, Chief Psychologist, Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital, Clinical Associate Professor, Alpert Medical School/Brown University.
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Broomall, PA : Mason Crest, [2016]
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South Windsor Public Library - Children's Department
Understanding schizophrenia -- Causes of schizophrenia -- Symptoms of schizophrenia -- Treatment of schizophrenia.
Summary
"The disorder known as schizophrenia, which roughly means 'split mind, ' is one of the most misunderstood mental disorders. People with the condition experience hallucinations and delusions as their brains struggle to interpret various mixed-up signals. Understanding the causes, symptoms, and treatments of schizophrenia will help reduce the stigma surrounding this rare but frightening disorder. The lives of millions of kids are affected by mental illness. And yet it's all too common for kids to feel like they are alone with their problems. Whether you're seeking information for family, friends, or yourself, these books help explain the challenges faced by people with mental disorders"-- Publisher's website.