Unique and invaluable...concise, accurate, informative, and instructive. This is the first book I have seen that speaks directly and clearly to the primary questions and problems that overwhelm parents trying to cope with the tragedy of schizophrenia in their family. From making sense out of diagnostic uncertainty, to explaining about genes and the brain, to no-nonsense advice about treatment and rehabilitation, this book fills a gap that has long been needed. 

Daniel R. Weinberger, M.D., National Institute of Mental Health

Please, please, please forward my heartfelt thanks on to the person who decided to write a book about adolescent schizophrenia. My son was diagnosed with schizophrenia two years ago at the age of 20. When he came home and told me the diagnosis, we were both terrified. Being a librarian, the only thing I could think of to do was to read up on the disease. I've always felt that knowledge is the best defense against fear. We immediately jumped in the car and headed to the bookstore.

I was appalled at how little print information is available to the general public about schizophrenia. My library had one book, woefully out of date. Barnes & Noble booksellers and Borders booksellers combined had 2 different titles. If my son had been diagnosed with ADHD, bipolar, multiple personality disorder, depression or anxiety disorder we could have found enough information to last us a lifetime. Why so few people have chosen to write about this devastating disease is a mystery to me.

Thank you so much for sending your adolescent mental health series to our library. I'll be very pleased to make them a part of my collection.

Teri Milbourn, Branch Manager-Northern Resource Center, Cass County Public Library