Routledge Psychosis In The Inner City: The Camberwell First Episode Study

Explore a deep epidemiological study of non-affective psychoses in this specialized monograph from the Maudsley Series. Published by Routledge, this work examines the complexities of schizophrenia and the epigenetic puzzle surrounding it. Rather than viewing schizophrenia as a single entity, the authors analyze cases of so-called functional psychoses based on data collected over more than twenty-five years. This book provides a detailed look at hospital admission policies, revealing how patients are admitted based on their specific clinical presentation instead of a formal diagnosis. It also investigates the differences between males and females with psychotic disorders, highlighting how gender plays a significant role in these conditions. This text serves as a vital resource for medical professionals and researchers interested in the long-term study of psychiatric presentations and epidemiological trends in urban settings.