pt. I: Introduction -- pt. II: What's going on here? ; How can I tell if I have schizophrenia? ; Why did this happen to my brain? ; A brief history of schizophrenia -- pt. III: What you can do. Medications ; The collaborative cure ; Next steps -- pt. IV: Getting your life back. Role models ; Dealing with discrimination ; You are not alone -- pt. V: Guidance for your family. How can I tell if someone I love has schizophrenia? ; How can I best help my loved one? -- pt. VI: A final word

Schizophrenia is no longer a sentence of hopelessness. This guide will show you how to take charge of your illness, use all the resources available for your treatment, and get your life back to where you want it to be.--Publisher description