Users and Abusers of Psychiatry is a radically different, critical
account of day-to-day practice in psychiatric settings. Using
real-life examples and her own experience as a clinical
psychologist, Lucy Johnstone argues that the traditional way of
treating mental distress can often exacerbate people's original
difficulties, leaving them powerless and re-traumatised. She draws
on a range of evidence to present a very different understanding of
psychiatric breakdown than that found in standard medical
textbooks, and to suggest new ways forward. The extended
introduction to this Classic Edition brings the book up to date by
revisiting its themes and tracing the changes in mental health
practice over the last three decades. The book's accessibility and
clarity have ensured that it remains a classic in a growing field,
and it is as relevant today as when it was first published. Users
and Abusers of Psychiatry is a challenging but ultimately inspiring
read for all who are involved in mental health - whether as
professionals, students, service users, relatives or interested lay
people.
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