This volume focuses on how genetic models for schizophrenia, that is manipulation in genetic susceptibility factors for the disease, have potential in opening a new window of better understanding of etiology-relevant mechanisms. In addition, these models can provide a new platfo…
This book focuses on major current issues in the aetiology, pathogenesis and treatment of schizophrenia, and critically analyses the evidence supporting many of the conventional opinions about the disease.
This book focuses on major current issues in the aetiology, pathogenesis and treatment of schizophrenia, and critically analyses the evidence supporting many of the conventional opinions about the disease.
In this groundbreaking and innovative book, Chris Harrop and Peter Trower outline a whole new way of understanding schizophrenia. Controversially, they argue that symptoms seen as psychosis can be linked to the typical psychological development of adolescence and, in particular,…
In this groundbreaking and innovative book, Chris Harrop and Peter Trower outline a whole new way of understanding schizophrenia. Controversially, they argue that symptoms seen as psychosis can be linked to the typical psychological development of adolescence and, in particular,…
Are hallucinations and delusions really symptoms of an illness called 'schizophrenia'? Are mental health problems really caused by chemical imbalances and genetic predispositions? Are psychiatric drugs as effective and safe as the drug companies claim? Is madness preventable? Th…
The origins of schizophrenia
by Brown, Alan S., Brown, Alan S.,, M.D, Patterson, Paul H.
The Origins of Schizophrenia synthesizes key findings on a disorder that has been increasingly studied over the past decade. Advances in epidemiology, neuroscience technology, and molecular and statistical genetics have identified new putative environmental risk factors and cand…