Schizophrenia: The Positive Perspective: In Search of Dignity for Schizophrenic People (Paperback)

by Peter Chadwick (Author) "It is well known to workers who have a great deal of daily contact with people diagnosed as schizophrenic' that these patients have capacities as..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Review
Among his many assertions, Peter Chadwick suggests that normalisation in a strict sense would be a meaningless and destructive exercise. As peer preofessional, his analysis is particularly powerful. His vantage point is far wider than many other authors who research this topic. For this, I believe he is to be particularly respected. We should seek to understand his view in order to add another dimension to our own. - Changes

Chadwick writes powerfully about his own experience of mental illness, its onset and treatment. He suggests therapeutic options, including empowerment of the mentally ill to be more involved in theor own treatment, and offers guidance on researching your own condition - The Friend

His account of his own breakdown is riveting, painful and illuminating: it should be required reading for all mental health professionals ... Altogether a fascinating book, of a genre badly needed in modern psychiatry. - Community Care

The book is packed full of insights and illuminating comments, many of which reflect and deepen my own perceptions. - Network

This is a significant piece of work, with much to contribute to our understanding of schizophrenia. I cannot recommend it highly enough. - Mental Health Care

Product Description
Schizophrenics are often in the news, usually because of behavior that alarms and outrages the ordinary citizen. But that isn't the whole story. Those who work closely with schizophrenic patients, like social workers and psychiatric nurses, often report that they seem to have extra perceptions "frightening empathy" or "uncanny sensitivity" alongside the negative aspects of the condition. Peter Chadwick presents the fascinating case studies of some schizophrenics with whom he has worked. He raises the important question of whether schizophrenia really should be viewed as a disease like polio that we want to eradicate, or whether schizophrenia actually endows its sufferers with valuable qualities we should be nurturing. These detailed accounts of subjective experiences will be required reading for anyone working with or contemplating work with schizophrenics, especially psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses and social workers.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (August 12, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415142881
• ISBN-13: 978-0415142885
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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