Overview and Introduction
Bipolar Disorder and Related Illnesses
Recommended Books on Bipolar Disorder - for people new to the
disease
Dr. E. Fuller Torrey's book "Surviving Schizophrenia" is
an book we highly recommend for every family affected by schizophrenia.
Dr. Torrey is a leader in the schizophrenia research field, and has
a sister with schizophrenia, so in writting this book he has drawn from
extensive personal, clinical and research experience. For a good news
story on Dr. Torrey please see: "Schizophrenia's
Most Zealous Foe".
"Diagnosis Schizophrenia" is also an extremely good book
that has been written with the direct input from a lot of people who
have schizophrenia who discuss their personal experiences. It is valuable
for all family members to read, as well as for the person who has schizophrenia.
"I'm Not Sick..." is another good book for people to read
if they have a family member or friend who does not understand they
have schizophrenia and don't think they need help. Lastly, "Schizophrenia
Revealed" has also gotten many good reviews.
Surviving
Schizophrenia: A Manual for Families, Consumers, and Providers (4th
Edition) by E. Fuller Torrey (Author), Publisher: Quill; 4th edition
(May 8, 2001) ISBN: 0060959193
I
am Not Sick, I Don't Need Help! - Helping the Seriously Mentally Ill
Accept Treatment by Xavier Amador, Anna-Lica Johanson (Contributor),
Publisher: Vida Press; (June 2000) ISBN: 0967718902 - This book helps
you learn what the latest research says about why so many do not believe
they are ill, why they refuse treatment, and how you can help. The book
is written for families and therapists. This book is also available
in Spanish (see directly below)
No Estoy Enfermo!
No Necesito Ayuda! by Dr. Xavier Amador, with Anna-Lisa Johanson
Recommended Books on Day-to-Day Coping Strategies
for Individuals and Families
After a family has learned the basics about schizophrenia in the "Introductory"
books above, we recommend the following books be read for ideas and
suggestions on how to deal with the many unique, day-to-day challenges
that you'll face when trying to help and live with a mentally ill person.
"Adamec, herself the mother of a schizophrenic daughter, presents
a handbook for developing daily coping and caregiving skills. Not intended
to describe, diagnose, or treat any particular mental illness, this
book instead advises the caregiver on how to balance the needs of the
family as a whole and suggests strategies for dealing effectively with
common and serious symptoms (e.g., hallucinations, poor hygiene) and
situations (e.g., refusals to take medication, disagreements between
the caregiver and doctors or therapists).
Surviving
Mental Illness: Stress, Coping, and Adaptation by Agnes B. Hatfield,
Harriet P. Lefley, John S. Strauss, Publisher: Guilford Press; (May
21, 1993) ISBN: 0898620228
Other very good books in this area:
How
to Live With a Mentally Ill Person: A Handbook of Day-To-Day Strategies
by Christine Adamec, D. J. Jaffe, Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; (April
1996) ASIN: 0471114197
When
Someone You Love Has a Mental Illness: A Handbook for Family, Friends,
and Caregivers, by Rebecca Woolis, Agnes Hatfied, Publisher: J.
P. Tarcher; (September 1992) ISBN: 0874776953
Overcoming
Depression, 3rd edition by Demitri Papolos, Publisher: Quill; 3rd
edition (February 1997), ISBN: 0060927828
For more reading materials - we recommend you review our entire
list of recommended books and videos.
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