schizophrenia

Offers an overview of schizophrenia, discussing the disorder's symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment options, and impact on the lives of patients and their loved ones.

A boy suffering from schizophreniform disorder falls into a love triangle with a girl in his junior high class--and a girl in his head.

Sophy fears that she will become like her older sister Nicole who has schizophrenia.

Examines the history of medical treatments for the mentally ill in America since the mid-eighteenth century, focusing on people diagnosed with schizophrenia, and attempts to discover why individuals who suffer psychotic breaks in the U.S. and other developed countries fare so poorly.

Chronicles the events leading up to the shooting rampage in Tucson that left congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords critically wounded. Analyzes the reasons that the would-be assassin committed this act of violence and explores the possibility of paranoid schizophrenia. Includes color photos, a timeline, a glossary, and an index.

Explores the history of schizophrenia, discussing its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

Describes the warning signs and symptoms of schizophrenia as well as its treatment, its history, its scientific aspects, and how family members of schizophrenics can cope with the illness; also includes a glossary, a bibliography, and a list of organizations.

"Young artist Olivia Tithe struggles to keep her sanity as she unravels the mystery of her first love's death through his ghostly visits"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses clinical depression through Sylvia Plath's novel, "The Bell Jar.".

At boarding school, Katie tries to focus on swimming and becoming popular instead of the painful memories of her institutionalized schizophrenic older brother.