Users and Abusers of Psychiatry - A Critical Look at Psychiatric Practice (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Mental Health Classic Editions
Release date:	September 2021
First published:	2022
Authors:	Lucy Johnstone
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	302
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-55981-6
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Clinical psychology > Psychotherapy Promotions
LSN:	0-367-55981-1
Barcode:	9780367559816

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