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Book SynopsisA practical and comprehensive resource for loved ones and young adults experiencing an episode of psychosis for the first time.Psychosis often first occurs in late adolescence or early adulthood - an exciting but often tumultuous time of role transitions and challenging new opportunities such as college and employment. An episode of psychosis can be frightening for those undergoing it, and for their loved ones, and navigating through evaluation, treatment, and recovery can be a stressful and isolating experience. The fully updated and revised edition of The First Episode of Psychosis is aimed at young people and their families experiencing the frightening and confusing initial episode of psychosis. The book covers a range of topics essential for those faced with the challenges posed by psychosis, including early warning signs, symptoms, types of disorders such as schizophrenia and schizophreniform disorder, evaluation, treatment, and healthy lifestyle choices. This new edition offers e
Trade ReviewBeth Broussard and Michael Compton provide clear, straightforward, and recovery-oriented information for young people dealing with psychosis and their family members. The Second Edition has been updated to reflect the standard of care in 2021 and years to come, covering symptoms, causes of psychosis, medicines and psychosocial interventions, staying healthy, going back to school or work, and much more. * Lisa Dixon, MD, MPH, New York State Psychiatric Institute and Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons *
The First Episode of Psychosis truly is a guide for young people with early psychosis and their family members, friends, and other loved ones. Early intervention services have made major advances over the past decade, and this book—carefully and thoughtfully compiled by two experts, in mental health education and in psychiatry—gives you everything you need to know. * Patrick McGorry, MD, PhD, University of Melbourne, and Orygen Youth Health Research Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia *
Table of Contents1. What Is Psychosis? 2. What Are the Symptoms of Psychosis? 3. What Diagnoses Are Associated with Psychosis? 4. What Causes Primary Psychotic Disorders Like Schizophrenia? 5. Finding the Best Care: Specialty Programs for Early Psychosis 6. The Initial Evaluation of Psychosis 7. Medicines Used to Treat Psychosis 8. Psychosocial Treatments for Early Psychosis 9. Follow-Up and Sticking with Treatment 10. Early Warning Signs and Preventing a Relapse 11. Staying Healthy 12. Embracing Recovery 13. Going Back to School and Work 14. Reducing Stress, Coping, and Communicating Effectively: Tips for Family Members and Young People with Psychosis 15. Understanding Mental Health First Aid for Psychosis Glossary
