Antonio Vita - Böcker

This book explores the issue of violence in detail, taking into account the role of contextual factors, as well as the epidemiology, risk factors and clinical aspects of violence related to the main mental disorders. It also offers practical information on its management – from prevention to treatment.Covering all aspects of the problem of violence in mental disorders, the book is divided into four parts: general aspects; risk factors, phenomenology and characteristics of violence in mental disorders; contexts of violence; and prevention and management of violence in mental health. It also discusses violence in the various settings of mental health system, an aspect that has not previously been fully addressed.The volume is intended for all those who are interested in mental health, including scholars, professionals, and students.

This book explores the issue of violence in detail, taking into account the role of contextual factors, as well as the epidemiology, risk factors and clinical aspects of violence related to the main mental disorders.

The book provides a clear and comprehensive description of both personal and clinical recovery in severe mental disorders, including schizophrenia and related disorders, and mood disorders such as major depression and bipolar disorders.

The book provides a clear and comprehensive description of both personal and clinical recovery in severe mental disorders, including schizophrenia and related disorders, and mood disorders such as major depression and bipolar disorders. Divided into two main parts: recovery in schizophrenia and related disorders, and recovery in mood disorders, it offers a broad overview of the factors associated with better or worse outcomes in terms of recovery, as well as the rates (how many people affected by mental disorders may gain recovery), and the time course (how long people affected by mental disorders take to recover) of recovery. It also discusses in detail the pharmacological and psychosocial interventions that can be considered recovery-oriented. Covering the main aspects of recovery in major mental disorders, the book is intended for professionals, scholars, students and anyone interested in mental health.

The book discusses the definition of negative and cognitive symptoms and offers a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of their impact on patients' real-life functioning and quality of life. It covers the available assessment instruments, including those in early intervention settings, and explores possible treatments, both pharmacological and non-pharmacological.Negative symptoms are common and pervasive in schizophrenia, significantly impacting an individual's life and serving as strong predictors of functional outcomes. However, they are often underrecognized and undertreated compared to positive symptoms. Addressing negative symptoms requires a multimodal approach. Enhancing our understanding and developing effective treatment strategies for negative symptoms are essential for improving the well-being of individuals with schizophrenia.Cognitive dysfunctions represent a core feature of schizophrenia, present at any stage of the disease and in subjects at high risk for psychosis (UHR), and they also have a significant impact on patients' psychosocial functioning. While pharmacological treatment is modestly effective for the cognitive dimension, there is considerable evidence of the efficacy of cognitive remediation interventions on cognition and functioning.In the volume, particular attention is given to the relationships, overlap, and independence of the two dimensions in schizophrenia. The authors explore how to disentangle the relative prevalence and role of such dimensions in patients' everyday lives and discuss the differential effectiveness of treatment options.This book is the first effort to explore the complex relationships between negative and cognitive symptoms in a dedicated format, featuring contributions from many of the best-recognized experts in the field. It fills a gap in the existing literature and will, therefore, be a key resource for clinicians and researchers in the field.

Poor adherence to therapy is one of the main obstacles to treatment effectiveness in schizophrenia. It is the main determinant of relapse, hospitalization, symptom persistence, and poor psychosocial functioning and outcome. Adherence to treatment is affected by various factors related to the disease characteristics, to the patient him- or herself, to the treatment, and to the therapeutic relationship. Some of these factors are modifiable, and both pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies have been developed for this purpose. This book addresses the different aspects of adherence to treatment in schizophrenia and related disorders in a systematic but easy-to-use manual format. Chapters focus on a full range of issues, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies to enhance adherence and continuity of care, relevant psychological factors, the importance of the patient-doctor relationship, and the need for an alliance with other care-givers. Adherence to Antipsychotics in Schizophrenia will be an invaluable asset for all who are involved in the care of patients with schizophrenia. ​

Questo volume è dedicato all’approfondimento dei più accreditati interventi strutturati per la riabilitazione cognitiva dei soggetti affetti da schizofrenia, e rappresenta uno strumento di lavoro per tutti i professionisti impegnati nel trattamento, nella riabilitazione e nel recupero delle persone con disturbi psicotici, in particolare di tipo schizofrenico. La presenza di alterazioni cognitive nei disturbi schizofrenici è attualmente oggetto di grande interesse da parte di clinici e ricercatori, sia per la diffusione di tali alterazioni sia per il loro impatto negativo sulla vita sociale, relazionale e lavorativa del paziente; determinante è stato inoltre il recente sviluppo di nuove tecniche e strategie non farmacologiche di intervento, che costituiscono nel loro complesso la cosiddetta riabilitazione cognitiva della schizofrenia. Dopo i primi capitoli dedicati all’analisi aggiornata delle principali alterazioni cognitive presenti nella schizofrenia e del loro impatto sulfunzionamento sociale, vengono passati in rassegna gli strumenti di assessment dei deficit cognitivi e psicosociali, utili per disegnare i successivi interventi e monitorarne gli effetti. Alcuni capitoli affrontano poi il background teorico e i principi applicativi alla base del rimedio cognitivo nella schizofrenia e delle principali tecniche finora sviluppate. In particolare ne vengono analizzate tre, fornite di ampie dimostrazioni di efficacia: la Terapia Psicologica Integrata (IPT) secondo Brenner e colleghi, la Terapia di Rimedio Cognitivo (CRT) secondo Wykes e colleghi, e il Cogpack, rimedio cognitivo svolto con l’ausilio del computer. Si affronta infine il problema dell’implementazione pratica delle tecniche descritte nei servizi psichiatrici territoriali e ospedalieri, suggerendone modalità di integrazione con gli interventi terapeutici e riabilitativi abituali.