The Split Mind: Schizophrenia from an Insider's Point of View

By Kevin Alan Lee

A reference book and memoir hybrid, this enlightening account provides a general understanding of Schizophrenia and offers a new perspective on mental illness. Addressing social problems such as suicidal behavior, societal stigma, and the right to refuse medical treatment, this guide demonstrates that patients have common personal struggles. A firsthand account of the disease, this record also encourages political and social policymakers to provide more efficient modes of health care.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1907284745
• ISBN13: 9781907284748
• Release Date: February 2011
• Publisher: Nottingham University Press
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"