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- Title: Psychosis and Schizophrenia: Thinking It Through
- Author : Stephen M. Stahl, MD, PhD & Debbi Ann Morrissette, PhD
- Release Date : January 01, 2011
- Genre: Medical,Books,Professional & Technical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 11678 KB
Description
The aim of this booklet is to explain the underlying pathophysiology of schizophrenia and psychosis and describe how currently available and novel antipsychotic agents may work to ameliorate symptoms and bring about side effects. Chapter 1 discusses the neurobiology believed to underlie the positive, negative, cognitive, and affective symptoms of schizophrenia. Chapter 2 describes the mechanisms by which antipsychotic agents may reduce symptoms while bringing about adverse effects. Chapter 3 outlines currently available antipsychotic agents and discusses novel agents that may one day be available. Chapter 4 presents suggestions for ways to optimize functional outcomes in patients being treated for schizophrenia.