Schizophrenia: A Handbook For Families

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Principal Sources And Recommended Readings

Books

Andreasen, Nancy C. The Broken Brain: The Biological Revolution in Psychiatry; published in 1984 by Harper & Row, Publishers, Inc., 10 East 53rd St., New York, N.Y., U.S.A., 10022

Dr. Andreasen has provided a clearly written outline of the structure and function of the brain in terms understandable to the lay person. In addition to schizophrenia, her book covers other forms of mental illness such as manic depression and anxiety disorders.

Bernheim, Kayla F., Lewine, Richard R.J., Beale, Caroline T. The Caring Family; Living with Chronic Mental Illness; published in 1982, available in Canada at Beaverbooks Ltd., 195 Allstate Parkway, Valleywood Business Park, Markham, Ont. L3R 4T8

The information provided in this book is supported by extensive use of case history descriptions which, while increasing the reader's interest, add credibility to the advice and suggestions proffered.

Jeffries, Joel J., Plummer, Elizabeth, Seeman, Mary V., Thornton, John F. Living and Working with Schizophrenia; second edition, published in 1990, University of Toronto Press, 5201 Dufferin St., Toronto, Ont. M3H ST8

This publication provides a wealth of basic information. French and German versions are also available. It was written as a practical reference for those with schizophrenia and their families and relatives. It may be obtained through the Schizophrenia Society of Canada provincial association offices or from the Clarke Institute of Psychiatry, 250 College St., Toronto, Ont. M5T 1R8

Fuller, Torrey, E. Surviving Schizophrenia: A Family Manual; revised, published in 1988 in the United States by Harper & Row Publishers, Inc.; in Canada by Fitzhenry & Whiteside Limited, 195 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ont. L3R 4T8

A comprehensive examination of schizophrenia, how it affects those afflicted with this illness, the needs of the family, legal and ethical dilemmas and other matters. In the Preface to the first edition, Dr. Torrey reveals that he too has experienced schizophrenia through the illness of his sister. The manual, therefore, has been written with a special concern for the problems that confront families affected by the illness. Available from the Schizophrenia Society of Canada at a modest price, or through provincial and chapter associations.

Walsh, Maryellen. Schizophrenia: Straight Talk for Families and Friends; published in 1985 by William Morrow and Company Inc., New York, N.Y. Available in soft cover from Warner Books Inc., 666 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y., U.S.A. 10103

Ms. Walsh learned about schizophrenia through her first-hand experiences with the illness in two people, one of whom was her son. As a professional writer as well as a parent, her book shows special sensitivity to the difficulties and problems that confront families with a member suffering from schizophrenia.

Pamphlets and Brochures

1. a) Schizophrenia: Symptoms and Management at Home
Schizophrenia: Returning Home
Schizophrenia: Rehabilitation
Schizophrenia: Courses and Outcome
La Schizophrenie: Symptomes et Traitement a Domicile
La Schizophrenie: Le Retour a la Maison Readaptation du Schizophrene
La Schizophrenie: Evolutions et Issue

Mary V Seeman, John F. Thornton, Elizabeth Plummer

b) Schizophrenia: The Medications
La Schizophrenie: Les Medicaments

Mary V. Seeman, John F. Thornton, Elizabeth Plummer, Joel J. Jeffries

Pamphlets in this series are available in English or in French, free of charge, from The Professional Services Department of Merrill Dow Pharmaceuticals (Canada) Inc., 380 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Hill, Ont. L4C 5H2

They may also be obtained through Schizophrenia Society of Canada provincial association offices and the Clarke Institute of Psychiatry

2. a) A Guide for Patients and Families: Schizophrenia

Ann Kerr, Ruth Thompson, Joel J. Jeffries

b) A Guide for Patients and Families: Depressive Illness
A Guide for Patients and Families: Manic-Depressive Illness

Ruth Thompson, Harvey C. Stancer, Emmanuel Persad

c) A Guide for People Recovering from Psychiatric Illness: Vocational Rehabilitation

Hana Scholz, Terry Krupa

Any of these pamphlets may be obtained at a modest price from the Social Work Department, Clarke Institute of Psychiatry, 250 College St, Toronto, Ont. M5T 1R8Palmerston North Teachers College, New Zealand, in collaboration with Schizophrenia Fellowship (NZ) Inc., Study Guides One to Four:

One: Something is Not Quite Right
Two: Something is Definitely Wrong
Three: Adjusting to Diagnosis of Schizophrenia
Four: Living with Chronic Schizophrenic Disability

These excellent studies were prepared for courses in Caring Education administered by the Advanced Studies for Teachers Unit of the Palmerston North Teachers College. The courses have been designed to meet the needs of "families, and all who support families, caring for the seriously psychiatrically ill or disabled." The Guides contain a wealth of practical information about schizophrenia, and ways and means of coping with the problems that arise when a family member has been afflicted with the illness.

Other Material

As well as the books and brochures recommended, many other excellent publications about schizophrenia, its impact on those with this illness and their families are available. In addition, a number of high-quality videotapes have been produced. Most Schizophrenia Society of Canada member provincial associations and their chapters maintain libraries with a wide variety of material, which may usually be obtained upon request.

Livres et brochures recommendees en francais

Avec la gracieuse permission d'Yves Lamontagne, C.M., M.D., Hopital Louis-H. Lafontaine, Montreal, Quebec.

Livres

Seeman, M.V., Littmann, S.K., Plummer, E., Thornton, J.F. et Jelfries, J.J. Vivre et Travailler avec la Schizophrenie; traduit et adapte par Yves Lamontagne et Alain Lesage; Edisem, Montreal et Maloine, Paris, 175 pages, 1983.

Paquette, R., Delage, J. et Lalonde, P. L'abime du Reve: la Tempete de la Schizophrenie; Gaetan Morin Editeur, Montreal, 125 pages, 1990.

Lalonde, P. La Schizophrenie Expliquee; Gaetan Morin Editeur, Montreal, 1988.

Sidouin, P. et Lalonde, P. Schizophrenie: Nouvelles Perspectives; Edisem, Montreal et Maloine, Paris, 1988.

Fondation des Maladies Mentales: Le Schizophrene et sa Famille; Texte des conferences du symposium international sur le schizophrene et sa famille, Montreal, 1983.

Brochures

Fondation des Maladies Mentales: Les Maladies Mentales; 4 pages, l985.

Fondation des Maladies Mentales: Medicaments contre les Maladies Mentale Craves; 4 pages, 1986.

Fondation des Maladies Mentales: La Schizophrenie; 4 pages, 1988.

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