'This book fills a tremendous void ... ' wrote E. Fuller Torrey, M.D., about the first edition of I AM NOT SIC
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Table of contents :
Content: pt. I. The truth about denial of illness. 1. A common problem. 2. Staying in the game. 3. The root of the problem: new research on anosognosia
pt. II. How to help using LEAP. 4. The right and wrong approach. 5. Learning to LEAP. 6. Listen. 7. Empathize. 8. Agree. 9. Partner
pt. III. Staying on guard and next steps. 10. Don't let your guard down: the problem of poor adherence. 11. First line treatments. 12. Involuntary treatment. 13. How to do it. 14. How to survive an involuntary treatment. 15. The surprise
pt. IV. Theory, research & practical advice on LEAP. 16. LEAP theory and research. 17. Psychotherapy for psychosis?. 18. Violence and mental illness. 19. DSM-V and anosognosia. 20. Henry.