A counterintuitive and novel approach to the long-sought goal of subtyping schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders emerges from ongoing research.
⯠Five psychosis associated anxiety and depressive subtypes each help define five corresponding psychosis diagnoses, their fixed false beliefs, and most importantly, their treatments.
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These anxiety and depressive comorbidities have long been long overlooked as an understandable hodgepodge of distressing symptoms caused by the pain of psychosis.
⯠But these five comorbidities usually precede onset of the psychosis, and their treatment can significantly improve outcome.
So, maybe, the causation is the other way around: maybe they are among the underlying contributors to schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.
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The chapter authors expertly detail the data supporting this innovative approach.
⯠They provide fictional case studies, DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, specific interviewing approaches for the five comorbidities in psychosis patients, and improved treatment options.
⯠Other chapters explore psychoses related to substance use, medical illness and medical treatment, as well as other factors that contribute to psychotic disorders.
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This first-of-its-kind reference is a valuable clinical, educational, research and training resource for psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, neurologists and anyone interested in the care and treatment of someone with a psychotic disorder.
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Reflects current research, diagnosis, and treatment options for:Â
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Schizophrenia with Voices and Panic AnxietyÂ
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Obsessive-Compulsive Schizophrenia and Obsessive-Compulsive DisorderÂ
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Persecutory Delusional Disorder and Social Anxiety Â
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Delusional Depression and Melancholic DepressionÂ
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Bipolar I Disorder and Atypical DepressionÂ
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Substance Use PsychosesÂ
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Medical Illness and Iatrogenic PsychosesÂ
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Covers treatment options and outcomes with medication and psychotherapy.
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Includes sample patient interview approaches and/or biological tests for each diagnosis.
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Highlights symptoms, quasi-psychotic symptoms and secondary signs of the comorbidities when alone, and when in conjunction with psychosis.
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Reviews diagnosis-specific significance and contributory roles of neurotransmitters, hypofrontality, psychological trauma, and genetics.
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Enhanced eBook version allows access to entire book contents on most devices.
⯠Included free with book purchase, or purchase separately.
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