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The Psychosis Response Guide Author: Carina A. Iati

ISBN: 9780826124371 Format: Paperback Number Of Pages: 220 Published: 1 January 2016 Country of Publication: US Dimensions (cm): 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.02 Description: The first book for non-specialists on how to detect and respond to potentially psychotic individuals  High-profile incidents of violence perpetrated by individuals who were found to have profound mental illness but had no history of dangerous behaviors '" the Virginia Tech and Sandy Hook shootings, for example '" often lead to the question: 'What could have been done to help this person and prevent their violent actions?'? This concise, accessible guide for helping professionals not trained in psychiatric health is a quick reference for identifying and intervening with a person experiencing a first psychotic episode. It guides non-medical helping professionals in how to identify a possible psychotic episode, how to interact compassionately and effectively with the individual, and how to make appropriate referrals toward receiving proper treatment.  Free of jargon and unfamiliar medical terminology, this how-to resource offers clear guidelines for detecting possible psychosis, advice on how to provide immediate care for the at-risk individual, and specific actions to take depending on the severity of the crisis. With...

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