Introduction.
Part I: Understanding Schizophrenia.
Chapter 1: Understanding Schizophrenia: The Big Picture.
Chapter 2: Causes and Risk Factors.
Chapter 3: Suspecting Schizophrenia.
Part II: Finding Out What's Wrong and Getting Help.
Chapter 4: Getting a Diagnosis.
Chapter 5: Assembling a Healthcare Team.
Chapter 6: Beginning Treatment.
Chapter 7: Paying for Your Loved One's Care.
Part III: Treating Schizophrenia.
Chapter 8: Medication and Other Medical Approaches.
Chapter 9: Psychosocial Approaches.
Chapter 10: Finding Help and Hope through Research.
Part IV: Living with Schizophrenia.
Chapter 11: Schizophrenia and the Family.
Chapter 12: Developing Coping Skills.
Chapter 13: Housing Choices: Figuring Out Where to Live.
Chapter 14: Coping with Crises.
Chapter 15: People Are More Than Patients: Addressing the Needs of the Whole Person.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 16: Ten My ths about Schizophrenia You Can Forget.
Chapter 17: Ten Tips for Helping Families and Friends Cope and Come Out on Top.
Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Avoid Relapse.
Appendix: Resources.
Index.
