SCHIZOPHRENIA 46.4% of the United States adult population experience mental illness at some point in their lives. Nearly half of American adults will deal with a mental or emotional disorder to some degree, yet far from all will be aware of this happening, let alone seek help in managing it. Of the different mental and emotional disorders, Schizophrenia is frequently presented as the scariest, rarest, most mysterious, and most dangerous one of them...

In Schizophrenia and Suicide: Finding Hope, Meaning, and Direction, the author shares how, as a person with schizophrenia, the thought of suicide, for her, and also for others with this disease, can be a constant threat to their well-being. In this book she explores the topic of survival for people who have a mental illness, for whom self-destruction through suicide is all too common in the age of medicines, psychotherapies, and peer counselling....

Descent into Madness (and how I found myself again) is a work of non-fiction in the memoir, self-help, and inspirational writing subgenres. It is best suited to mature readers owing to the frank discussion of sexual situations. This candid and compelling memoir penned by author Joan Kopczynski chronicles the author's most challenging years when mental illness had her in its grip. From a successful life in San Francisco, working for the CIA, and dating...

Seventeen-year-old Kidd Ellison runs away to work for the summer at a beach campsite in California where his hard work and good looks lead to friendship and love but painful past memories surface in menacing ways.

In the labyrinth of mental health, "Finding Clarity" emerges as a guiding light, a lifeline of hope, and a powerful resource for those navigating the complex landscape of schizoaffective disorder. This book is a beacon of understanding and empowerment, dedicated to patients and their families, offering insight, knowledge, and a roadmap towards resilience.Schizoaffective disorder, with its intricate blend of mood disorders and psychotic symptoms, can...

A lot of people are familiar with disorders like anxiety, depression, and OCD, but schizophrenia doesn't seem as widely understood as these disorders. While the public may have no problem recognizing or classifying schizophrenia as a mental illness, its familiarity, its symptoms, and its effects lack depth, which continues to cause excessive concern and the stigmatization of schizophrenic individuals. This book will delve deeper into the most recent...

A riveting memoir, Making Bipolar Lemonade, tells the stunningly brave and powerful true account of one man's descent into major depressive and manic episodes and how he found lifesaving therapy and medication to overcome and triumph.When thirty-five-year-old John Medl is involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric hospital, he is sure it is a mistake. A graduate from the University of Dayton with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, John's life appears...

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. Since its first publication in 1983, Surviving Schizophrenia has become the standard reference book on the disease and has helped thousands of patients, their families, and mental health professionals. In clear language, this much-praised and important book describes...

In "Breaking the Silence: Shining a Light on Schizoid Personality Disorder," author Desmond Gahan delves into the intricate world of Schizoid Personality Disorder (SPD), offering a compassionate and insightful exploration of this often-misunderstood condition. This groundbreaking book seeks to unravel the mysteries surrounding SPD, providing a beacon of understanding for individuals, their families, and mental health professionals.The narrative unfolds...

This book covers the topic of Schizophrenia, and will explain exactly what Schizophrenia is, how it's diagnosed, and how it can be treated and managed. Inside, you will learn about the different signs and symptoms of Schizophrenia, how it's diagnosed, and how it can be treated. Whether you personally suffer from Schizophrenia, or if a loved one does, it can be a difficult thing to live with. This book aims to educate you on Schizophrenia and provide...