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Amazon.com Books: schizoaffective
This book is about how to help yourself be happier and healthier after a diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder. Mary Dodds has been through many hospitalizations, ECTs, and been prescribed various anti-psychotic, antidepressant, and mood-stabilizing drugs over a fourteen-year period. This book contains what she wishes someone had told her at the beginning of her battle with schizoaffective disorder.Author: Mary Dodds Paperback: 76 pages Company: PublishAmerica (2007-09-24) (2007-09-24) ISBN: 1424194741 List Price: $16.95 Amazon Price: $11.94 Used Price: $16.05 
“This short autobiography of a very serious disorder was fascinating to read. Ms. Nemitz is very brave to put herself in the limelight with such a personal story. It is very apparent that she has been struggling with this for many years. I sincerely hope she succeeds in helping others with her insight and plea for others to get help. Additional information on this disorder can also be found in the New England Journal of Medicine.” —Vicki Schiessl, RNAuthor: Susan Beth Nemitz Paperback: 48 pages Company: PublishAmerica (2009-08-31) (2009-08-31) ISBN: 1608135152 List Price: $16.95 Amazon Price: $14.92 Used Price: $18.25 
Despite related controversies and argument, schizoaffective disorder is a crucial mental illness that demands attention and study from both scholars and clinicians. However, most of these discussions are merely debates focused on diagnosis, etiology and genetics of persons with schizoaffective persons. Although there is a long awareness of the uniqueness of schizoaffective disorder, comparing the rich theoretical underpinnings in schizophrenia and mood disorders, the studies of schizoaffective disorder are thin and insufficient. After a long history of conceptual development, these two groups of mental illness are profoundly studied, explained and articulated by biochemical, psychodynamic, cognitive, existential, phenomenological, sociological, cultural and humanistic perspectives.In each perspective, there are numerous accounts, and research in describing persons with schizophrenia or mood disorder. Schizoaffective disorder is increasingly common in various countries around the world; this book tries to capture the situation in defining, understanding, intervening and rehabilitating clients with schizoaffective disorders in various countries, in particular in Europe and North America, Asia and Australia.Hardcover: 251 pages Company: Nova Science Publishers (2009-11) ISBN: 1604569484 List Price: $87.00 Amazon Price: $86.99 Used Price: $69.99 
Susan Inman's memoir describes her family's nine year journey to help her younger daughter recover from a catastrophic schizoaffective disorder. "Highly recommended" by Dr. E. Fuller Torrey author of Surviving Schizophrenia and described by him as "...one of the best accounts I have read of serious mental illness as told by a mother." From the introduction, Michael Kirby, Chair of the Mental Health Commission of Canada and Ella Amir, the chair of the Caregiver's Advisory Committee state "Susan's heart wrenching account is an important reminder of the work we still have to do to ensure that people with mental illness and their families get the same treatment and respect that individuals with physical illnesses receive. It is also testimony to the devotion and dedication of families, which sadly often comes at the expense of their own well-being" Harvard psychiatrist, Dr. Stephanie Engel said "Susan Inman has written a much needed book about her experience as a mother coming to grips with her daughter's devastating mental illness. Other parents will recognize and take comfort from her courageous and persistent efforts to learn what is known about psychotic illnesses and their treatment, while holding tenaciously to her own personal knowledge of what it means to be a loving, humane and thoughtful parent. Believing in one's own instincts as a parent in the face of expertise, myths and prejudices is a monumental task, and Ms Inman does it with grace and conviction." Emergency room physician and international best selling author, Dr. Daniel Kalla said "After Her Brain Broke is a harrowing, heart wrenching, and ultimately triumphant story of one family's struggle with a child's mental illness. It's impossible not to be moved by Susan Inman's honest and touching account of her daughter's sudden descent into mental health turmoil and the family's long hard battle to overcome it. A must read for families coping with a mental illness, and a wonderful eye-opener for those of us lucky enough not to have been affected."Author: Susan Inman Kindle Edition: 116 pages Kindle eBook Company: Bridgeross Communications (2010-02-19) (2010-02-19) List Price: $9.00 Amazon Price: 
A fascinating look into the world of schizo-affective disorder which, at times, is funny, heartbreaking, but above all uplifting. Dr. Carolyn Dobbins describes the onset and progression of this debilitating disease and gives readers hope. The book breaks through the stigma as mental illness affects us all. Included at the end are facts about serious mental illness, the 6 A's of self help and Dr Dobbins' message to her counseling colleagues who may be surprised, as all readers will be, by the ending. In an advance review, the National Alliance on Mental Illness said this book is told in an unorthodox but very effective manner." and that "people are more than their illness". Dr E Fuller Torrey, author of Surviving Schizophrenia, said "an inspiration for all who have ever experienced psychosis" Dr. Thomas G Burish, a professor of psychology and Provost of Notre Dame University said this book is "powerful and revealing, and provides a unique insight into chronic mental disease". He added that the book is "a probing, liberating story"Author: Carolyn Dobbins PhD Paperback: 226 pages Company: Bridgeross Communications (2011-10-16) ISBN: 0986652229 List Price: $19.95 Amazon Price: $13.22 Used Price: $45.76 
This book is a "Digest" from the original Visions for Tomorrow curriculum to provide basic information to the general public. There is a series of these "digests", each covering a mental illness in the VFT curriculum, providing basic and valuable information for families who are dealing with a first time crisis or still trying to get information to better provide for their child's needs.Author: Nami Texas Paperback: 132 pages Company: CreateSpace (2009-06-30) ISBN: 1448635241 List Price: $15.99 Amazon Price: $15.99 
This is a positive thinking book for people with mental illness, as well as for their relatives, friends, and co-workers. You will discover: 
Description "A Mind Less Ordinary: My Experience of Living with Anorexia and Schizoaffective Disorder" is a book about my illness, but it is by no means a 'misery memoir'. Instead, it is intended to help people who have not experienced mental health problems to understand what it is like to live through them. It is not written chronologically. I begin with a chapter in which I introduce myself; I finish with a summary of where I am in relation to my schizoaffective disorder and its treatment at present. The chapters in between form a series of essays about different aspects of my illness experience. Psychiatrists use a language called 'phenomenology' to describe psychological symptoms. For example, I have periods of depression, periods of hypomania, and periods of psychosis. But what do those words really mean to a sufferer? That is the question which I seek to answer in my book, stretching the English language to explain as best as it is possible in mere words what each of these states of mind feels like. I have also devoted chapters to my teenage anorexia and to my difficulties with self-harm and suicidal behaviour, as well as to my hospitalisations and the various treatments which I have had both in the UK and in the United States. Although there are many people who suffer from schizoaffective disorder, I bring a unique perspective because I am also qualified as a doctor. My medical background has allowed me to have greater insight than I would have as a lay person, which has at times been helpful and has at other times undoubtedly made life more difficult. I explain how, as a doctor, I have suffered particular loss due to my psychosis, since the General Medical Council refused to grant me a licence to practise; however, I also write about the wealth of life experience my illness has given me, including living in a condemned psychiatric ward for over a year and hearing patients' perspectives on their treatment which I would never have been privy to as a health professional. For me, it has been a privilege to be able to write this book during a period of relative health and lucidity. I know that I will not always be able to articulate myself so well, and it is possible that my illness will deteriorate to a point where I lose the capacity to write altogether. Many of my friends have already reached that stage and are eager that I should be their voice. For that reason, I feel both obliged and privileged to leave a legacy of understanding. I hope that mental health professionals will read my book and begin to think beyond textbook definitions of psychiatric phenomena; I hope that carers will read my book and finish it with greater insight into their loved-one's particular battles; and I hope that the general public will read my book and begin to comprehend what it is like to suffer from severe mental illness. My brain is both my best friend and my worst enemy. For example, it has allowed me to pass final medical exams whilst detained in a psychiatric unit. As I wrote in my 'biography' page, my life has been remarkable; as the title of my book declares, my mind is certainly far from ordinary. 
Description Schizoaffective disorder is a condition which shares symptoms with both bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, and which affects as many as 1 in 200 people - 0.5% of the population. Surprisingly, there have been few books written about schizoaffective disorder, and even fewer aimed at the general reader. Until now. Schizoaffective Disorder Simplified is your comprehensive and up-to-date guide to schizoaffective disorder, featuring an introduction to the condition, its symptoms, its treatment and various ways that people can learn to manage their illness, as well as a series of helpful worksheets for people with schizoaffective disorder. Aimed at the general reader, whether you have schizoaffective disorder, care for someone with the illness or just have a curious interest in the subject, this book will answer all your questions about schizoaffective disorder, and give you an insight into what it is like to live with mania, depression and psychosis. About the Author Martine Daniel was born in York in 1981. From a young age, she knew she wanted to be a writer, and whilst at secondary school she would often be caught scribbling stories in the back of exercise books during lessons. Her dreams of seeing her name in print never dimmed, despite her life being turned upside down by episodes of mania, depression and psychosis during her late teens and early twenties. In 2003 the pressures of a stressful job brought on an episode of psychotic mania, which led to the breakdown that ended her hopes of a career in bookselling, following which Martine was finally forced into contact with local mental health services. With the help of medication and the support of her family, she began to pick up the pieces of her life and started work on her first novel The Fire in Your Eyes (published 2009), juggling work on the novel with her studies with The Open University. Her second novel, Legacy of Lies, the sequel to The Fire in Your Eyes, and her third novel, Wading the Waters of my Mind, were both published in 2010. Martine is a keen supporter of the Time to Change campaign and hopes that her writing can help to put an end to the stigma of mental illness. 
Out of the Darkness and Into the Light provides an intimate look into the struggles of a young Christian mother in dealing with schizoaffective disorder. This telling and personal autobiography is a testament to the power of faith and reaches out to all individuals who live with mental illness, assuring them they are not alone and that God will not forsake them. Schizoaffective disorder is a mental illness characterized by episodes of hallucinations and mood swings. The author, Lora Bell, has dedicated a year of her life to sharing her special story about how her acceptance of God has blessed her and changed her life forever. The reader gets a glimpse of what life is like for Lora, living with this illness, and the many obstacles she and her family face. Lora details her life through three pregnancies and severe postpartum depression after the birth of her second child. With God's help, Lora has painstakingly worked through major difficulties, independently studied schizoaffective disorder and survived experiences in and out of the hospital. You will learn about schizoaffective disorder, its early signs and symptoms and treatment options, all of which will assist in persevering mental illness or in supporting a loved one to overcome this mystifying illness. Author: Lora Bell Paperback: 74 pages Company: Bell Publishing (2011-05-10) ISBN: 1936750201 List Price: $9.99 Amazon Price: $7.40 Used Price: $7.40 |
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