The Epidemiology of Schizophrenia

Author/Contributor(s):	Murray, Robin M ; Jones, Peter B ; Susser, Ezra ; Van Os, Jim ; Cannon, Mary
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Date:	10/01/2009
Binding:	Paperback
Condition:	NEW

An international team of leading researchers and clinicians provides the first comprehensive, epidemiological overview of this multi-faceted and still-perplexing disorder. Controversial issues such as the validity of discrete or dimensional classifications of schizophrenia and the continuum between psychosis and 'normality' are explored in depth. Separate chapters are devoted to topics of particular relevance to schizophrenia such as suicide, violence and substance abuse. Finally, new prospects for treatment and prevention are considered.