Foreword to the Second Edition | ||
Foreword | ||
Introductory Note | ||
A Note on the Title | ||
Acknowledgments | ||
About the Authors | ||
Using This Book | ||
Introduction: So They Say We Have Schizophrenia | ||
In the Beginning | ||
So Many Questions: The Quick Reference Guide | ||
How the Brain Works | ||
What Is Schizophrenia? | ||
Why Me? | ||
Diagnosing Schizophrenia | ||
What Will People Think of Me Now? | ||
Medication | ||
Out of the Hospital and Staying Well | ||
Coping with Positive and Negative Symptoms | ||
Coping with Other Symptoms and Side Effects | ||
Drugs, Alcohol, and Safer Sex | ||
Under the Microscope | ||
Zelda's Story | ||
Who Am I Now? | ||
Getting the Social Services You Need | ||
Vocational Rehabilitation | ||
Client Assistance Program Directory | ||
Vocational Rehabilitation Directory | ||
Other Resources | ||
Index |