Schizophrenia: Understanding Symptoms Diagnosis & Treatment

By: Anthony Wilkenson

Narrated by: Ed Fischer

Schizophrenia has become a recognized psychotic disorder in modern day psychology and research has shown that one in 100 people suffer from this disease in some proportion or degree. It is a dreaded disease and comes as a near death blow to those who are diagnosed with this condition. This fear does not necessarily arise from the scary disease it actually is, but various misconceptions, myths, and misunderstanding that surround it. This disorder has been very thoroughly misunderstood and misrepresented. As a result, there is great confusion and stigma attached to it. This stigma, social pressure, and public opinion have made it very difficult to get the disorder diagnosed, treated or managed. Persons suffering from schizophrenia or under a risk of being affected by it are very insecure due to this public opinion. There has been so much talk about this psychotic disorder with little or no knowledge about it, that it has spread a rumor about the hopelessness and incurability of it. This book aims at spreading awareness and information about schizophrenia and act as a guide for those who want to have a better understanding of this horrible condition.

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excellent narration. great content

very impressed. highly recommend. prompting my choice to keep Audible. will be listening a 2nd time. looking forward to notebook with pen to take notes

great listen

as a schizophrenic I learned some things. it also helped to reassure me that I'm not misdiagnosed. it would be great for friends or family with the disorder.

prognosis and management very helpful info

Great overall overview of diagnosis and pathophysiology of schizophrenia. feel more empowered to Manage family issues.

Best book for this disease yet.

I have a sister who is suffering from this disease. it has been such a difficult thing to deal with. I have learned a lot from this book, and I will work to help her with what I have learned today.

basic first line of information that you need

well written basic information. Does not go into a lot of detail but it answers your primary questions. I found it very helpful.