Publisher's Synopsis
The late 1990s mark the centenary of the identification of schizophrenia as a distinct clinical syndrome. The optimism of the early pioneers regarding understanding the causes and treatment of schizophrenia faded during the twentieth century, but has now been rekindled. Advances in brain imaging techniques and in understanding the nature of symptoms, underlying cognitive deficits and genetics are helping us comprehend the causes. New drug and non-drug treatments are now becoming more available and are the first real advances in treatment for 30 years. This concise review outlines what is new and important in the understanding and management of this distressing condition.
