Copyright Date:
2001
Edition Date:
2001
Release Date:
01/01/05
Pages:
106 pages
ISBN:
0-8239-2853-5
ISBN 13:
978-0-8239-2853-8
Dewey:
616.89
LCCN:
00009848
Dimensions:
24 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal
Gr 7-10-Schizophrenia is an intelligent overview that focuses on readers' likely situations rather than on their assignment needs. In addition to a description, a brief history, and an enlightening discussion on brain chemistry and structure, Kelly addresses symptoms to watch for, diagnostic and treatment alternatives, and ways of effectively communicating with a schizophrenic or surviving if you are the one afflicted. In Illness, following an introduction utilizing famous examples of productive people who experienced some kind of mental illness, Moe moves right into descriptions of the major disorders. The chapter on "Getting Help" speaks directly to readers, describing common symptoms to watch for, explaining what kinds of questions and tests the doctor will ask and need, and providing an overview of the different types of professionals who can help. Using anecdotal examples, the author describes different treatment options. One chapter is devoted to schizophrenia. Others describe steps a person can take to help themselves or someone they love who has a mental illness. This volume will make a fine companion to Victoria Sherrow's Mental Illness (Lucent, 1996), which is more geared to research. Kelly's and Moe's titles are attractively presented, but emphasize information rather than visuals.-Mary R. Hofmann, Rivera Middle School, Merced, CA Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.
Bibliography Index/Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Many teens may be familiar with schizophrenia, but they may not have all the information they need. Because the media presents schizophrenics as dangerous and out of control, and because the risk of developing schizophrenia is highest between the ages of eighteen and twenty-five, teens will benefit from learning the truth about this frightening disease. By discussing the history, symptoms, and treatments, this book brings to light many of the myths that surround schizophrenia and shows how wrong they are.