Psychosis, Psychoanalysis and Psychiatry in Postwar USA

On the borderland of madness

Autor*innen

• Orna Ophir

Parameter

• 196 Seiten
• 7 Lesestunden

• Psychologie

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Focusing on the struggles between psychoanalysis and psychiatry in post-war America, this book delves into the impact of the neo-somatic revolution on psychotic patient treatment over four decades. Orna Ophir examines the evolution of theories surrounding schizophrenia and their implications for psychoanalytic practice, providing a new perspective on the profession's challenges. Additionally, it addresses the internal dynamics, conflicts, and theoretical frameworks within mental health organizations, highlighting the complexities of therapeutic practices in this field.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2015
• Einband: Hardcover