Schizophrenia
Friday's Progress Notes - September 27, 2002
Mental Health Information - Vol. 6 Issue 14
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CONTENTS
1. Diagnosis and treatment of schizophrenia
2. Co–Occurring alcohol use disorder and schizophrenia
3. Treatment overview.
4. Consensus guideline and guide for patients and families
5. Community-based treatment of schizophrenia
6. Psychosocial rehabilitation
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1. 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
2. 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
3. MERCK MANUAL
Schizophrenia
Topics include etiology, signs and symptoms, types, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment.
4. EXPERT CONSESUS GUIDELINE SERIES
Treatment of Schizophrenia 1999
The guidelines are based on a wide survey of expert opinion. The site includes a Guide for Patients and Families.
5. 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
6. 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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