Surviving Schizophrenia, 6th Edition - by E Fuller Torrey (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Updated throughout and filled with all the latest research, the bestselling Surviving Schizophrenia is back, now in its sixth 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 the nature, causes, symptoms, treatment, and course of schizophrenia and also explores living with it from both the patient's and the family's point of view. This new, completely updated sixth edition includes the latest research findings on what causes the disease, as well as information about the newest drugs for treatment, and answers the questions most often asked by families, consumers, and providers.

Review Quotes

"A comprehensive, realistic, and compassionate approach...Should be of tremendous value to anyone who must confront these questions."--Psychology Times

"[Torrey] is comprehensive in his coverage of topics and thorough in his discussion."--NAMI Advocate

"Brilliant.... There is no one writing on psychology today whom I would rather read."--Los Angeles Times