Excellent Free Resource: NIMH Schizophrenia E-Booklet (Easy-to-Read Publication For Patients)

On August 6, 2009, in Schizophrenia, submitted by Christopher Fisher, PhD

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) continues their release of free evidence-based and easy-to-read book and video reviews of various mental health disorders that are suitable for patients, such as the “Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens – A Parent’s Guide” E-Booklet and Depression Awareness Video previously reviewed on this website. The latest 8-page full color booklet details the common signs, symptoms, and treatments of schizophrenia.

The Schizophrenia E-Booklet packs a a fairly comprehensive overview of schizophrenia into only 8 pages, and discusses important topics, such as the potential etiologies, susceptibility, co-morbid substance abuse, symptoms (positive, negative and cognitive), and medical and psychosocial treatments. There is also a section on how family and friends can help their loved one cope with schizophrenia.

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View online or download the PDF version of the NIMH Schizophrenia e-booklet here.

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Christopher Fisher, PhD

Dr. Christopher Fisher, Managing Editor for The Behavioral Medicine Report, received his PhD in Clinical Health Psychology & Behavioral Medicine with an emphasis in biopsychosocial approaches to health and wellness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), neurofeedback, biofeedback, cranial electrical stimulation (CES), and QEEG from University of North Texas. He is Board Certified in Neurofeedback (BCIA). Dr. Fisher also received a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. Dr. Fisher maintains a private practice in Corpus Christi, Texas, and offers individual therapy, group therapy, and neurofeedback. You can learn more here: http://www.christopherfisherphd.com Dr. Fisher enjoys spending time with family, watching sports and movies, and bicycling on rugged terrain.

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