Atlas of Schizophrenia, Second Edition

by Stefan, Martin

• ISBN13: 9780415395724
• ISBN10: 0415395720
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2015-12-31
• Publisher: Informa Healthc

Summary

This highly illustrated Atlas describes schizophrenia's profound effects on perception, understanding, communication, and social behavior; its identifiable antecedents in early brain growth and development; and its morphological data from structural brain imaging and post-mortem studies. It covers, with examples, the latest research developments in neuropsychology, psychophysiology, and functional imaging along with in vivo receptor imaging and other advances in psychopharmacology that are shedding new light on the neurochemistry of schizophrenia.Diagrams, tables, and figures obtained through modern imaging techniques combined with examples of paintings from the Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum and the Maudsley Hospital Institute of Psychiatry illustrate the human as well as the scientific and psychiatric aspects of the disorder. These features give you a complete picture of schizophrenia, its diagnosis, and management. With its combination of the latest research and clinical data and state-of-the-art brain imaging techniques, Atlas of Schizophrenia provides a unique visual presentation of the current understanding of the clinical features, etiology, pathophysiology, and treatment options available.This fully updated Second Edition includes significantly expanded sections on structural and functional brain imaging, and latest data on the newer atypical antipsychotic medications as well as the latest agents in development.

Table of Contents

Preface Foreword1. Clinical Features 2. Epidemiology and Risk Factors 3. Pathogenesis 4. Neurochemistry and pharmacotherapy 5. Psychosocial management