The Schizophrenic Society
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The Schizophrenic Society
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Author : Roger Boyd
language : en
Publisher: FriesenPress
Release Date : 2015-03-03
The Schizophrenic Society written by Roger Boyd and has been published by FriesenPress this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-03 with Environmental economics categories.
Why does humanity seem unable to step off its unsustainable path, even with so many direct symptoms - from climate change to ecological destruction and peak resources - becoming more and more apparent? Striving to answer this question, The Schizophrenic Society marshals many different insights from such areas as history, sociology, politics, philosophy, psychology, economics, and anthropology. The resulting story is an important one that exposes both human and societal shortcomings when grappling with the fundamental issue that we're faced with: the continued growth in humanity's claims upon Earth's finite resources. In plain language, the author takes us on a journey, back to the dawn of agriculture and complex societies, and demonstrates how, over time, humanity has built up a set of delusional beliefs about its ability to control the natural world - of which it is an integral part. He explains how the recent exploitation of fossil fuels has provided a last hurrah for human civilization and its delusional beliefs, and then goes on to challenge the faulty logic of the new religion of Economics, which derides anyone who questions the possibility of infinite growth on a finite planet. Boyd then takes us into the future, where he shows us what life will look like if humanity maintains its current path, succumbing to modern media's continuous push for consumption. He warns us that change will not be easy; that the rich and powerful benefit in the short term from the status quo, and that to expect them to readily adopt changes that will reduce their wealth and power for the good of the whole, is naïve....
The Works Of A Schizophrenic
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Author : Christine Walter
language : en
Publisher: Author House
Release Date : 2014-05
The Works Of A Schizophrenic written by Christine Walter and has been published by Author House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05 with Self-Help categories.
This book includes art work, a play, poetry and my story. It is about my journey of healing through writing. Overcoming partner abuse, mental illness and being institutionalized. My hope is that anyone who has been abused or diagnosed with a mental illness will be able to relate to my book. This book is for everyone. I hope to decrease the stigmatization of those diagnosed with an illness and illustrate that labels don't stop people from having successful lives.
Schizophrenia
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Author : Marvin Ross
language : en
Publisher: Bridgeross Communications
Release Date : 2008
Schizophrenia written by Marvin Ross and has been published by Bridgeross Communications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Psychology categories.
Written by a medical writer and family member of someone suffering from schizophrenia, this book outlines all of the issues involved with schizophrenia and its treatment including stigma, history, causes, physiological changes in the brain, and best treatments. It is an ideal reference and support for family members and others interested in this disease. It is also suitable as supplementary reading for students in health care fields (including medicine and nursing), psychology, social work and any occupation that needs solid information about schizophrenia. The book is recommended by the World Fellowship for Schizophrenia and Allied Disorders on its website.
An Existential Approach To Sane And Sober Living
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Author : Tom-Blaise Shepherd
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002-10-01
An Existential Approach To Sane And Sober Living written by Tom-Blaise Shepherd and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-10-01 with categories.
An examination of the schizophrenic culture that simultaneously encourages and punishes alcohol and chemical dependency through double-bind communication.
The Insanity Machine
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Author : Kenna McKinnon
language : en
Publisher: Next Chapter
Release Date : 2022-02-19
The Insanity Machine written by Kenna McKinnon and has been published by Next Chapter this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-02-19 with Psychology categories.
The Insanity Machine is an introspective look at life with paranoid schizophrenia. This book takes a clinical and observational look at the challenges presented by the condition. Kenna discusses the definition of paranoid schizophrenia, treatments, living with the disorder, and many other topics surrounding schizophrenia. The Insanity Machine is a nonfiction story about our journey with schizophrenia, which is also well researched and suitable for therapists or family practitioners as a reference book. The book includes the latest treatments and research, as well as personal vignettes and suggestions which a client or caregiver will find extremely helpful. The book focuses on hope and positive outcomes.
Adjustment Of Schizophrenics In The Community
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Author : George. Serban
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-06
Adjustment Of Schizophrenics In The Community written by George. Serban and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-06 with Medical categories.
The mental health movement of early release into the community of the chronic schizophrenic has been based on a set of old theoretical assumptions and expectations which, when tested on the community level, failed to meet the desired results. On the contrary, the first visible outcome of deinstitutionalization was the revolving door policy with the patients repeatedly in and out of the hospital, changing their previous status of inpatient to the new one of pseudoam bulatory. Yet, this would not be a serious problem if the life of the patient in the community, in between rehospitalizations, was beneficial to him and to the community. However, the quality of life experienced by the patients in the community appears to be deplorable. Available statistics indicate that over 70% of chronic schizophrenics discharged into the community live a marginal, unproductive, aimless life in dilapidated hotels or private proprietary homes. Certainly, though there are various scattered community programs for the rehabilitation of the schizophrenic, the results are far from encouraging. With these basic facts in mind, we have to ask ourselves: What went wrong with deinstitutionalization? Apparently in the process of hasty deinstitutionaliza tion, too many issues were overlooked by the community mental health planners. The most critical factor neglected by the policy makers was the establishment of more realistic criteria for the patient who can or cannot function in the community.
Schizophrenia And Human Value
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Author : Peter Barham
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993
Schizophrenia And Human Value written by Peter Barham and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Schizophrenia categories.
Sidetracked By Schizophrenia
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Author : Charlotte LeBlanc
language : en
Publisher: FriesenPress
Release Date : 2011-07
Sidetracked By Schizophrenia written by Charlotte LeBlanc and has been published by FriesenPress this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-07 with Medical categories.
In Sidetracked by Schizophrenia, Charlotte documents her son's encounters with the many medications and difficult life situations that come as part of living with this disease. It covers the trials and errors, the failures, the partial successes, the side effects, the exciting movement toward more and more effective treatments, and the hope for living a normal life medication free. The book speaks to family members who are, or have been there and to professionals who are called on to make judgments about what regimen may be most effective for their patients. It encourages the reader to keep an open mind about the body's capacity to heal itself when given the right balance.
Schizophrenia And Human Value
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Author : Peter Barham
language : en
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Release Date : 1984
Schizophrenia And Human Value written by Peter Barham and has been published by Wiley-Blackwell this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984 with Schizophrenia categories.
Experiences Of Schizophrenia
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Author : Michael Robbins (M.D.)
language : en
Publisher: Guilford Press
Release Date : 1993-07-30
Experiences Of Schizophrenia written by Michael Robbins (M.D.) and has been published by Guilford Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993-07-30 with Psychology categories.
In this important new volume, Michael Robbins presents an exploration of schizophrenia unique in both its breadth and depth. His work renders this mysterious condition much more comprehensible, and offers both theoreticians and clinicians of different scientific orientations new possibilities for treatment and interdisciplinary collaboration. The book interweaves an explication of the nature and treatment of schizophrenia, drawn from interlocking perspectives including organic, psychological, interpersonal, familial, and socio-cultural, with five of the most detailed case reports of treatment to be found in the literature. Part I introduces the work by covering basic definitions of schizophrenia, the hierarchical systems model for mental illness, issues concerning the data presented in the book, and the methodology used to gather information. Representing the extremes in outcome, Part II comprises two extensive case studies: One is the story of an unusually successful treatment; the other is a case that proved to be a multisystem failure. Chapters in Part III synthesize what is known about the disorder from the perspectives of neuroscience, psychology and psychoanalysis, family systems, and society and culture, incorporating Dr. Robbins' original ideas in these areas. The contributions of such factors as constitutional vulnerability are also explored. Chapters on treatment issues in Part IV cover evaluation and treatment planning from a systems perspective, and review studies of the efficacy of a psychological approach. Technique, process, and the stages of psychotherapy are discussed in detail, as are issues of hospital treatment, pharmacologic and somatic modalities, and family treatment. Part V consists of three complete case studies that are illuminating reading for professionals and students alike. Covering the cases from inception to termination, and spanning the gamut of clinical experience, they include one case that had a positive outcome, one in which the patient seemed to choose to remain ill, and one successful treatment of a chronic schizophrenic. Rounding out the volume is a chapter that summarizes the work and points the way for future research. This thought-provoking book is basic reading for all human science professionals interested in the study and treatment of mental illness, in philosophical and practical questions about the relationships among the scientific disciplines, or in broad questions about the connections among the individual, the family, and social structure.