Schizophrenia
Friday's Progress Notes - August 17, 2005
Mental Health Information - Vol. 9 Issue 8
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CONTENTS
1. Pharmacological treatment of schizophrenia
2. Treatment-resistant schizophrenia
3. Childhood-onset schizophrenia
4. Alcohol use and schizophrenia
5. Schizophrenia guide for families
6. Patient stories
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Dear Colleagues,
Schizophrenia is the most chronic and disabling of the severe mental illnesses. Today's newsletter focuses on issues related
to this serious brain disorder.
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John L. Miller, MD
1. CNS NEWS SPECIAL EDITION
An Overview of Antischizophrenic Medications
This is a summary of the medications available in the treatment of schizophrenia. (Complementary registration is required for access.)
http://www.cnsnewsse.com/articles/8641/pdf/8641.pdf
2. MEDSCAPE
Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia: An Expert Interview With Ralph Hoffman, MD
Dr. Hoffman discusses issues related to recovery.
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/496285
3. eMEDICINE
Schizophrenia and Other Psychoses in Children
Childhood-onset schizophrenia is a severe disorder that usually is chronic and persistently disabling.
http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic2057.htm
4. ALCOHOL RESEARCH AND 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
5. EXPERT CONSENSUS TREATMENT GUIDELINES FOR SCHIZOPHRENIA
A Guide for Patients and Families
This is a guide when signs indicate a friend or relative may have schizophrenia.
http://www.athealth.com/Consumer/disorders/schizophreniaguide.html
6. SCHIZOPHRENIA DIGEST
Hope Holds the Key
Patients share their stories about surviving, and thriving, with schizophrenia.
http://www.schizophreniadigest.com/images/archive/phpCQqMqw.pdf
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