Michael Farrell

Controversies in Schizophrenia

Issues, Causes, and Treatment

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Produktbeschreibung

Examining timely debates around contentious topics in schizophrenia, Controversies in Schizophrenia demonstrates that while some criticisms of psychiatry are pertinent, many are flawed.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 184
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. August 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 426g
• ISBN-13: 9781032537801
• ISBN-10: 1032537809
• Artikelnr.: 67825822

Autorenporträt

Michael Farrell managed a UK-wide psychometric project for City University, London and directed a national initial teacher-training project for the UK Government Department of Education; for over a decade, he led teams inspecting mainstream and special schools and units (boarding, day, hospital, psychiatric). Currently, he works as a private consultant with a range of clients and has lectured and provided consultancy services worldwide.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Introduction 2. Categories, Continua and Relativism 3. A Biopsychosocial
Perspective of Schizophrenia 4. Stigma and Schizophrenia 5. Genetics and
Schizophrenia 6. Brain Anomalies in Schizophrenia 7. Neurochemical Factors
in Schizophrenia 8. Antipsychotics 9. The Continuing Role of
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) 10. Involuntary Hospitalisation and
Treatment 11. Challenges and Criticisms 12. Further Criticisms