The first edition of Recovery of Schizophrenia was acclaimed on publication as a work of major importance. It demonstrated convincingly, but controversially, how political, economic and labour market forces shape social responses to the mentally ill, mould psychiatric treatment philosophy, and influence the onset and course of one of the most common forms of mental illness. In this revised and fully updated edition, Dr Warner examines the changes in approach to schizophrenia since publication of his original book and analyses new research to answer the question: `Are they advances or not?'
Richard Warner is a psychiatrist who has specialized in the research and treatment of people with serious mental illness like schizophrenia. The treatment programs he has helped develop are community-based and include residential alternatives to the hospital for acute psychiatric treatment and intensive outpatient models of care and rehabilitation which enable people with these illnesses to live independently in the community and move forward with their lives. His research focuses on social and economic factors which affect recovery from schizophrenia and on the kinds of treatment programs which produce the best results.
Dr. Warner is a Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado. He was the Medical Director of the Mental Health Center of Boulder County for nearly 30 years and he is now the Director of Colorado Recovery, a residential and intensive outpatient treatment and rehabilitation program for people with serious mental illness. More information about Colorado Recovery is available at www.coloradorecovery.com.
