Me, myself, and them : a firsthand account of one young person's experience with schizophrenia (Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands' adolescent mental health initiative)
by Snyder, Kurt (Author)
Summary
In Me, Myself, and Them, Snyder, now an adult, offers an unvarnished look at the challenges of recovering from severe mental illness. Yet his memoir is only half the story. With help from psychiatrist Raquel E. Gur, a leading authority on schizophrenia, and veteran science writer Linda Wasmer Andrew... Full description
Summary: |
In Me, Myself, and Them, Snyder, now an adult, offers an unvarnished look at the challenges of recovering from severe mental illness. Yet his memoir is only half the story. With help from psychiatrist Raquel E. Gur, a leading authority on schizophrenia, and veteran science writer Linda Wasmer Andrews, Snyder offers practical advice on topics of particular interest to young people, such as managing the illness at home, school, and work, and in relationships with family and friends. In easy-to-understand language, the book also covers such topics as: The different types of schizophrenia, How a diagnosis is made, The psychotherapies and medications available to those with schizophrenia. A unique combination of memoir and guidebook, Me, Myself, and Them offers hope to young people struggling with schizophrenia, helping them to understand and manage the challenges of this illness and to go on to lead healthy and productive lives. |
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Item Description: |
"The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands, the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania." |
Physical Description: |
xvi, 164 pages : colour illustrations ; 21 cm. |
Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references (page 157) and index. |
ISBN: |
9780195311235 019531123X 9780195311228 0195311221 |
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