This highly illustrated Atlas describes schizophrenia's profound effects on perception, understanding, communication, and social behavior; its identifiable antecedents in early brain growth and development; and its morphological data from structural brain imaging and post-mortem studies. With its combination of the latest research and clinical data and state-of-the-art brain imaging techniques, Atlas of Schizophrenia provides a unique visual presentation of the current understanding of the clinical features, etiology, pathophysiology, and treatment options available. This fully updated Second Edition includes significantly expanded sections on structural and functional brain imaging, and latest data on the newer atypical antipsychotic medications as well as the latest agents in development. |
