Course curriculum

  • 1

    Chapter 1 - Schizophrenia - Definition, Treatment & How to Help Sufferers

    • Lesson A - What is Schizophrenia?

    • Lesson B - Positive Symptoms

    • Lesson C - Negative Symptoms

    • Lesson D - The Stigma Of Schizophrenia

    • Lesson E - Recognizing That Something Isn't Right

    • Lesson F - Where to Get Help - Seeking Medical Advice

    • Lesson G - Keeping Record

    • Lesson H - Diagnosing Schizophrenia

    • Lesson I - Confidentiality

    • Lesson J - What to Do in a Crisis & Guidelines for Do's & Dont's

    • Lesson K - Police Involvement

    • Lesson L - Hospitalization & Mental Health Legislation

    • Lesson M - Emergency Planning

    • Lesson N - Hospitalization

    • Lesson O - Relations With Hospital Staff

    • Lesson P - Treatment

    • Lesson Q - Medication

    • Lesson R - Supportive Therapy

    • Lesson S - Other Forms of Treatment

    • Lesson T - Planning for Discharge

    • Lesson U - The Housing Issue

    • Lesson V - Outpatient Programs

    • Lesson W - Returning Home - The Goal of Independant Living

    • Lesson X - Suggestions for Coping

    • Lesson Y - Social & Vocational Rehabilitation

  • 2

    Chapter 2 - What Do I Do About......?

    • Lesson A - Refusal to Take Medication

    • Lesson B - Signs of Relapse

    • Lesson C - Embarrassing Behavior

    • Lesson D - Disappearance

    • Lesson E - What Are Things One Can Do?

    • Lesson F - Risk of Suicide

    • Lesson G - What to Do If Suicide is Attempted

    • Lesson H - Trouble with the Law

    • Lesson I - Support For The Family

    • Lesson J - Burnout

    • Lesson K - Research: The Hope For Tomorrow
  • 3

    Chapter 3 - ***REVIEW QUESTIONS***

    • Understanding and Working with Schizophrenia - Review