| Evolving Psychosis: Different Stages, Different Treatments Contributor(s): Johannessen, Jan Olav (Editor), Martindale, Brian V. (Editor), Cullberg, Johan (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1583917233 ISBN-13: 9781583917237 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $52.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2006 Annotation: 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 & 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 that 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychotherapy - General - Medical | Psychiatry - General - Psychology | Psychopathology - General |
| Dewey: 616.89 |
| LCCN: 2005053669 |
| Series: International Society for the Psychological Treatment of Schizophrenia and Other Psychoses |
| Physical Information: 0.94" H x 6.3" W x 9.16" (1.07 lbs) 320 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher 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. |