Schizophrenia
Friday's Progress Notes - September 27, 2002
Mental Health Information - Vol. 6 Issue 14
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CONTENTS
1. Effective management of schizophrenia
2. Diagnosis and treatment of schizophrenia
3. Co–Occurring alcohol use disorder and schizophrenia
4. Treatment overview.
5. Consensus guideline and guide for patients and families
6. Community-based treatment of schizophrenia
7. Psychosocial rehabilitation
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1. MCMAHON PUBLISHING GROUP
Effective Management of Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a major chronic psychotic disorder that
carries a high risk of suicide.
http://www.cnsnewsse.com/htmreader.cfm?pubid=37&artid=4641
2. EMEDICINE
Schizophrenia
Symptoms of schizophrenia include disturbances in thoughts (or cognitions), affects, and perceptions and difficulties in relationships with others.
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2072.htm
3. NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH
Co–Occurring Alcohol Use Disorder and Schizophrenia
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is the most common co–occurring disorder in people with schizophrenia.
http://www.athealth.com/Consumer/disorders/schizophreniaalcohol.html
4. MERCK MANUAL
Schizophrenia
Topics include etiology, signs and symptoms, types, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment.
http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec15/ch202/ch202e.html
5. EXPERT CONSESUS GUIDELINE SERIES
Treatment of Schizophrenia 1999
http://www.psychguides.com/scgl.pdf
The guidelines are based on a wide survey of expert opinion. The site includes a Guide for Patients and Families.
http://www.athealth.com/Consumer/disorders/schizophreniaguide.html
6. MEDSCAPE
Community-Based Treatment of Schizophrenia and Other Severe Mental Disorders: Treatment Outcomes
The purpose of this review is to provide an update for clinicians on research on community-based treatment for schizophrenia and other severe psychiatric disorders. (Free Medscape registration required.)
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/430529_print
7. MONITOR ON PSYCHOLOGY
New Help for People with Schizophrenia
A growing number of psychologists say recovery is possible with psychosocial rehabilitation.
http://www.apa.org/monitor/feb00/schizophrenia.html
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