Madness Reimagined: Envisioning a Better System of Mental Health in America Contributor(s): Steverson, Leonard A. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1622733282 ISBN-13: 9781622733286 Publisher: Vernon Press OUR PRICE: $67.45 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Psychology - Social Science | Sociology - General - Medical | Mental Health |
Dewey: 362.209 |
LCCN: 2018951086 |
Series: Cognitive Science and Psychology |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6" W x 9" (0.93 lbs) 198 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Madness Reimagined: Envisioning a Better System of Mental Health in America provides a comprehensive analysis of the current mental health system in the United States. Presented from a sociological rather than a psychological perspective, this book seeks to provide readers with an extensive but accessible look at its history, the current mental health treatment modalities, the various mental health practitioners, the different conditions known as mental health disorders, as well as strategies for improving the system. Due to the recent changes in the American healthcare system and the concerns this has raised, this book is a necessary and important contribution to its field. It also reflects a growing desire from the public to better understand this subject as mental health issues continue to gain visibility in the public eye. Free of psychological jargon and in an accessible format, this book will not only appeal to academics and students, but also to mental health consumers, their families, and people who are interested in advocacy. |