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008			170628s2017 enk 000|0|eng|d
015			_aGBB7B8025 _2bnb
020			_a9780198811688 (pbk.) : _c£19.99
060			_aWM 203
100	1		_aCastle, David J
245	1	0	_aPhysical health and schizophrenia
264		1	_aOxford : _bOxford University Press, _c2017.
300			_a111p.; _c22 cm.
490	0		_aOxford psychiatry library
520			_aIn comparison to the general population, people with schizophrenia and related disorders have poorer physical health and increased mortality. Whilst it is recognised that serious mental illnesses such as schizophrenia carry a reduced life expectancy, it is often assumed that suicide is themain cause of this disparity. In actuality, suicide accounts for no more than a third of the early mortality associated with schizophrenia: the vast majority is due to cardiovascular factorsPhysical Health and Schizophrenia offers a user-friendly guide to the physical health problems associated with schizophrenia and a clear overview of strategies and interventions to tackle these issues. Spanning eight chapters this resource covers the essential topics in a practical and easy-to-readformat to suit the needs of busy clinicians. It also includes an appendix designed specifically for patients and carers, with practical tips on how to be actively involved in monitoring and managing physical health problems.Part of the Oxford Psychiatry Library series, Physical Health and Schizophrenia offers readers a fully up-to-date and valuable insight into this complex issue. With helpful key points at the start of each chapter and a clear layout, this is an essential resource for busy clinicians and researchersin any mental health field as well as those working in primary care.
650		0	_aSchizophrenia
650		0	_aPsychotic disorders
650		0	_aPhysical health _913426
650		0	_aMortality
650		0	_aMorbidity
700	1		_aBuckley, Peter F
700	1		_aGaughran, Fiona
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