International Review of Psychiatry: Recovery from Schizophrenia
Studies by Dr. Robert Liberman and other internationally renowned expert have identified 10 factors associated with recovery from schizophrenia.

This book is a compendium of 10 articles selected by Dr. Liberman and his long-term collaborator, Dr. Alex Kopelowicz from the vast international literature. The articles discuss the definition and the process of recovery from the standpoints of qualitative and quantitative research.

1. Family Stress. The less the stress, the faster the recovery with less chance of a relapse.
2. Substance Abuse. Abuse of drugs or alcohol before or after the onset of the illness decreases the chances of recovery and increases the chance of relapse.
3. Duration of Illness. The longer the duration, the lower the chance of recovery.
4. Initial response to medication. The more rapidly the individual responds, the higher the chance of recovery.
5. Adherence. The less the individual adheres to his/her treatment, the lower the chance for recovery.
6. Supportive Therapy. The more supportive the relationships of an individual with his/her  caregivers such as MDs, PhDs, MSWs, the better the chance of his/her  recovery.
7. Cognitive Abilities. The higher the individual’s neurocognitive abilities, the better the chance of his/her recovery.
8. Social Skills. The better the individual’s interpersonal skills, the better the chance of his/her recovery.
9. Personal Factors. Certain pre-illness factors are predictive of recovery such as age at onset of the illness, IQ, and work history.
10. Access to care. Continuous, comprehensive, coordinated, and consumer-oriented  care is crucial for recovery.

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