Part 4 (Schizophrenia)

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Schizophrenia doesn’t just affect one individual — it affects an entire family. We offer concrete advice on how to break the news to others and how to cope with the challenges it poses to families. Caregiving has its demands and rewards, and we cover them in this part. To be an effective caregiver, you have to take care of yourself first and keep life as normal and balanced for those around you, and we show you how. We also offer advice about how to resolve conflicts, handle troublesome behaviors, and prevent and diffuse crises.
One of the most significant developments in the treatment of schizophrenia has been the development of advocacy organizations, such as the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, a national organization of consumers and families providing education, support, and advocacy from those who have been there. With coordinated care and parity in insurance and other benefits, there is more hope than ever that people with schizophrenia will recover and live happy and productive lives.

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