{"product_id":"schizophrenia-innovations-in-diagnosis-and-treatment-9780789022707","title":"Schizophrenia: Innovations in Diagnosis and Treatment","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Colin Ross\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Inc\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Routledge\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Psychopathology - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn about a pioneering alternative to antipsychotic medication for schizophrenia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In Schizophrenia: Innovations in Diagnosis and Treatment, Dr. Colin A. Ross--founder of the Colin A. Ross Institute for Psychological Trauma--presents a new theory of the existence of a dissociative subtype of schizophrenia. Dr. Ross determines that some patients diagnosed with schizophrenia have symptoms closely related to dissociative identity disorder--or multiple personality disorder--and have a history of psychological trauma. In these cases, this unprecedented book proposes that the disorder is treatable--perhaps even curable--using psychotherapy rather than drugs. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Schizophrenia: Innovations in Diagnosis and Treatment will revolutionize the profession of psychology with data, arguments, and a review of previously published literature to support Dr. Ross's theory. Traditionally, schizophrenia is considered manageable only by a lifetime of psychotropic drugs--expensive, harmful, and often ineffectual. This book offers an alternative free of damaging chemicals to improve quality of life for patients with schizophrenia whose symptoms may be trauma-based. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Schizophrenia: Innovations in Diagnosis and Treatment offers specific, detailed ideas and research on: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e genetic studies showing that while there is a genetic connection, it is not prevalent enough for biology to be the only predisposing factor in all cases of schizophrenia \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e a comparison of the definitions of psychosis, schizophrenia, and dissociation--from the DSM-IV-TR and other texts--to determine relationships between the three disorders \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e proposed diagnostic criteria for dissociative schizophrenia--dissociative amnesia, depersonalization, the presence of two or more distinct personalities\/identities, auditory hallucinations, extensive comorbidity, and severe childhood trauma \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e the principles of psychotherapy for dissociative schizophrenia--when to start therapy, trauma therapy, how to establish communication with the patient, and therapeutic neutrality \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e With an extensive bibliography of literatures on trauma, dissociation, and psychosis, as well as numerous tables and case studies, this volume presents a strong case for a fresh methodology in the treatment of this psychological abnormality. The theory provided by Dr. Ross brings hope for recovery to individuals with dissociative schizophrenia. This one-of-a-kind book is a must-read for psychiatrists, psychologists, and other professionals involved in research and\/or treatment of schizophrenia. Its comprehensible text makes it useful for patients with schizophrenia and their family members as well.","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Inc","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46930465325207,"sku":"9780789022707","price":4821.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780789022707.webp?v=1771607074","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/schizophrenia-innovations-in-diagnosis-and-treatment-9780789022707","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}