Description:
Edited by the current president of the World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry, and featuring an international list of world-renown contributors, this volume provides psychiatrists, neurologists, and psychologists with a comprehensive handbook on the latest schizophrenia research. It covers treatment options for management of the disease, including treatment of the first schizophrenic episode, pharmacogenetic approaches, comparative efficacy of older vs. new antipsychotic medication, as well as the management of side-effects, psychosocial and cognitive rehabilitation, psychotherapy, and rehabilitation strategies. The book includes detailed coverage of interviewing, symptomatology evaluation, and cognitive assessment strategies to ensure accurate differential diagnosis.