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Schizophrenia: New Definitions, New Therapies

Using interviews with medical authorities including neuropsychiatrist Richard Petty, of the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, and outstanding computer animation of the brain, this program provides an update on the causes and treatments of schizophrenia. NewsHour correspondent Susan Dentzer focuses on a young Philadelphia man trying desperately to control this devastating disorder. Although new atypical antipsychotic drugs such as Olanzapine, Risperidone, and Quetiapine are proving helpful—to those who can afford them—experts agree that a strong community support program is also essential to achieve lasting recovery. (29 minutes)

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Item#: BVL10045
Copyright date: ©1998
VHS ISBN 978-0-7365-1226-8
DVD ISBN 978-1-4213-3960-3


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