Falling Into the Fire

A Psychiatrist's Encounters with the Mind in Crisis

Autori

• Christine Montross

Parametri

• 256 pagine
• 9 ore di lettura

• Biografie e pensieri
• Psicologia
• Saggistica
• Salute & Medicina
• Scienza

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Exploring the intense dynamics of psychiatric care, the book delves into the lives of patients facing severe crises in a locked inpatient ward. Through the lens of psychiatrist Christine Montross, readers encounter a range of compelling cases, including a self-harming young woman, a recent graduate exhibiting erratic behavior, and a new mother struggling with harmful thoughts. Each story raises critical questions about diagnosis, treatment, and the emotional challenges faced by healthcare providers, highlighting the complexities of mental health care.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2014

(In brossura)