Physical Health and Schizophrenia

by David J. Castle, Peter F. Buckley, Fiona P. Gaughran

Overview

In 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 the main 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 factors

Physical 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-read format 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 researchers in any mental health field as well as those working in primary care.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198811688
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	11/21/2017
Series:	Oxford Psychiatry Library
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 1.30(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

David J. Castle, Professor and Chair of Psychiatry, St Vincent's Hospital, The University of Melbourne, Australia,Peter F. Buckley, Dean, School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, USA,Fiona P. Gaughran, Lead Consultant in the National Psychosis Service and R&D Director, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and Reader in Psychopharmacology and Physical Health at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), London, UK.

Table of Contents

1. Physical morbidities and schizophrenia: more than a chance co-occurrence2. Reasons for excess medical morbidity in schizophrenia3. The metabolic syndrome in schizophrenia4. Other physical health problems in people with schizophrenia5. Smoking and schizophrenia6. Effects of antipsychotic medications on physical health7. A comprehensive monitoring approach to physical health care in people with schizophrenia8. Interventions for metabolic problems in people with schizophreniaAppendix