| The Psychosis Response Guide: How to Help Young People in Psychiatric Crises Contributor(s): Iati, Carina A. (Author), Waford, Rachel N. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0826124372 ISBN-13: 9780826124371 Publisher: Springer Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $52.25 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychopathology - Schizophrenia - Psychology | Psychopathology - Bipolar Disorder - Education | Counseling - Crisis Management |
| Dewey: 616.890 |
| LCCN: 2015037356 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.5" W x 8.4" (0.50 lbs) 178 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Mentally Challenged |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book attempts to demystify how young people experience a psychiatric crisis and what steps others can take to stabilize the situation and provide necessary support. Iati and Waford explain mental illness in a way that is easy to comprehend and adaptable to many situations. The book provides step-by-step guidelines for recognizing the symptoms and warning signs of a psychiatric crisis and determining when an individual should seek professional help. Detailed examples and vignettes give a real-life perspective to those seeking to support those living with psychosis.--Jillian M. Blueford, The Professional Counselor 'Approaching the issue of psychosis from a staged, public health approach has momentum nationally. How to understand and intervene in the early stages is a compelling challenge. This book is a comprehensive, readable resource for teachers, physicians, and others to help them understand this important issue.' 'Ken Duckworth, MD, Medical Director, National Alliance on Mental Illness In recent years, there has been increasing attention given to young people with emerging psychotic illness, both in media coverage of current events aswell as in policies and movements toward providing specialized services to this vulnerable population. This concise, accessible guide for helpingprofessionals without training in psychosis intervention is a quick reference for identifying and intervening with a person experiencing a first psychoticepisode. It guides helping professionals in how to identify a possible psychotic episode, how to interact compassionately and effectively with theindividual, and how to make appropriate referrals toward proper treatment. Free of jargon and unfamiliar medical terminology, this how-to resource offers clear guidelines for detecting possible psychosis, advice on how to provideimmediate care for the at-risk individual, and specific actions to take depending on the severity of the crisis. With a focus on adolescents and young adults' the most ' at-risk' population for initial psychotic episodes' the book offers quick-access information for a wide range of professionals ineducational and community health settings, including school personnel, counselors, social workers, law enforcement professionals, and primary careproviders. Also included is a brief review of research supporting early intervention strategies. This guide is valuable as a reference for immediate accessto information or can be read from start to finish to increase knowledge and preparedness for a variety of situations. Key Features:
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Contributor Bio(s): Waford, Rachel N.: - Rachel N. Waford, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia. She is currently a supervising psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at Emory University and a research assistant professor in Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health. Dr. Waford also has a part-time private practice specializing in individual and family treatment for severe mental illness, with an emphasis on early intervention for adolescents and young adults with psychosis. She is also involved with a number of community organizations in the Atlanta area to promote early intervention and recovery. A proponent of recovery in all forms, at all stages of the illness, Dr. Waford assists patients and families toward this goal. |