Product details
ISBN
9781907284748
Published
2011-01-01
Publisher
5M Books Ltd
Height
234 mm
Width
156 mm
Age
G, 01
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Number of pages
354
Author
Biographical note
Kevin was diagnosed with schizophrenia during his early college years, where he eventually completed an Associate of Arts Degree. He has also completed a Bachelor of Arts Degree at Simon Fraser University, with a major in philosophy. As a Canadian citizen, Kevin has lived in Vancouver for his entire lifetime. He is a sports enthusiast, and enjoys the game of golf during his spare time.
The main purpose of this book is to educate other patients with schizophrenia, and their family members or friends. The author has written about his personal experiences, in addition to the scientific facts that are known about the illness. He believes that, through sharing his own experiences, he can help other patients feel less isolated and cope with their personal problems. Other mentally healthy persons will also find the book of interest, if they want to know what it is like to live with a mental illness. The subject of schizophrenia is approahced strictly through a patient's perspective.
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Introduction - My History - Onset of the disease - Reflections and After Thoughts - The Split Mind - Diagnosing Schizophrenia - The Science of Schizophrenia - Treating Schizophrenia - Psychological Counselling - Re-socialisation - Stability - Living with Schizophrenia - Responsibility - Final Thoughts
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Product details
ISBN
9781907284748
Published
2011-01-01
Publisher
5M Books Ltd
Height
234 mm
Width
156 mm
Age
G, 01
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Number of pages
354
Author