Values and Psychiatric Diagnosis

Autori

• John Sadler

Parametri

• 560 pagine
• 20 ore di lettura

• Psicologia

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Exploring the intricate relationship between values and psychiatric diagnosis, this book delves into whether mental disorders are shaped by socio-political, practical, or scientific influences. John Z. Sadler examines the philosophical question of how values affect mental health care, offering a comprehensive analysis of classification systems like the DSM. He addresses the impact of science, culture, gender, and other factors on diagnosis, advocating for a more humane approach to understanding mental health.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2004

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