• Written specifically with sufferers and carers in mind, to help them understand and apply the basic concepts of cognitive therapy for psychosis. • Illustrates what it is like to have common psychosis and how people's lives can be restored using therapy. • Increases understanding of how the psychosis started, and the factors that worsen symptoms or increase the likelihood of relapse. • Helps the sufferer learn how to control symptoms and delay or prevent relapse. • Includes features and exercises to help sufferers explore their own beliefs and feelings to reflect on the way they cope. • Helps carers know what to say and what to do. • Provides a resource for mental health professionals working with patients, to introduce the approach, support ongoing therapy and make the most efficient use of appointment time.
| ISBN: | 9780521699563 |
| Publication date: | 12th March 2009 |
| Author: | Douglas (University of Newcastle upon Tyne) Turkington, David (University of Southampton) Kingdon, Shanaya Rathod, Sar Wilcock |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 200 pages |
| Genres: |
Coping with illness and specific health conditions |